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Dried cocoon dance belts; a) 46 x 1.5 in.; b) 39.5 x 1.5 in.
Dried cocoon dance belts; a) 46 x 1.5 in.; b) 39.5 x 1.5 in.
Object Number 973-43-50/11680A
Display Title Dried cocoon dance belts; a) 46 x 1.5 in.; b) 39.5 x 1.5 in.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, cocoons perforated, affixed to twisted fiber cord
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bantu speaking peoples?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Materials Cocoon, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 121 x 1.7 x 4.1 cm (47 5/8 x 11/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-43-50/11680A

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Dried cocoon dance belts; a) 46 x 1.5 in.; b) 39.5 x 1.5 in.
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