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Nsha ne mbangu, brass and copper rattle
Nsha ne mbangu, brass and copper rattle
Object Number 30-2-50/B4905
Display Title Nsha ne mbangu, brass and copper rattle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, openwork copper receptacle and handle, brass hook, edges, metal inside
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bamum
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Additional Geographic Terms Cameroon, central
Materials Brass, Copper
Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 11 x 11.3 cm (12 x 4 5/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B4905

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