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Object Number 993-29-50/12323
Display Title Gourd rattle
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd rattle with network of blue polyester fibers hanging from rubber ring at neck of gourd; fibers knotted into criss-cross pattern w/ strung seeds and tied into tassel at base of gourd. Hole cut into top knob of gourd.
Inventory Description Gourd rattle, external seed beads on cotton netting, rubber ring.
Classification
  • Percussion
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Akan
  • Ewe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ghana
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 18 x 24 cm (7 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 993-29-50/12323; 18
Provenance
Collector Dr. Gladys Freedman (7/1978 - 10/12/1993)
Donor Dr. Gladys Freedman (7/1978 - 10/12/1993)

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