Rattle

30-13-2

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 30-13-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ovimbundu
Provenience Angola
Culture Area Central Africa
Section African
Materials Cane (plant) | Wood | Seeds
Description

Medicine man's wooden wand. Tipped with round wicker work basket containing seeds which produce a rattling sound on being shaken. Wand near basket is studded with brass tacks.

Length 116 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. T. W. Woodside, 1930

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