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Seed pod rattle
Object Number 65-46-50/10784
Display Title Seed pod rattle
Descriptions
Object Description Rattle, 4 round seed pods (2 perforated) on wooden stick - 15" long. Peabody # is written on the handle.
Inventory Description Rattle, carved wooden stick with 4 perforated seed pods, metal tack.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ovimbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Angloa; Chileso
Materials Wood, Seed pod, Metal, Seed
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 6.5 x 6 cm (14 15/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 65-46-50/10784
Provenance
Collector Rev. Henry A. Neipp (1905-1911)

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