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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
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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