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Object Number 31-22-50/B5008
Display Title Rattle
Descriptions
Object Description Rattle, part of medicine man's outfit
Inventory Description Rattle, carved wood handle, metal collar at base, perforated seed pod w/rattles
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Urusindu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Belgian Congo
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm (5 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 31-22-50/B5008

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