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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