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Object Number
988-18-50/12465
Display Title
Rattle
Descriptions
Object Description
Rattle made of European brass cut from a forowa container, with lead solder and stones.
Inventory Description
Rattle, brass receptacle and handle, perforated top with unknown contents
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Akan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ivory Coast
Africa / Ghana
Africa / Ghana
Materials
Brass, Lead, Lead solder, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 20.6 x 10 x 9.9 cm (8 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
988-18-50/12465
Provenance
Provenance
Issa
(10/87-8/88)
Collector
Christopher B. Steiner
(10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
Donor
Christopher B. Steiner
(10/87-8/88 - 12/6/88)
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