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Gourd dance rattle
Object Number 29-75-50/H894.1
Display Title Gourd dance rattle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, gourd, round base, opening in bottom, elongated top, beaded netting
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Mano
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 27.6 x 15.5 x 16 cm (10 7/8 x 6 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object H894.1
Provenance
Collector Dr. George W. Harley (1927)
Seller Dr. George W. Harley (1927-1929)

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