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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
- Raw Material
- Percussion
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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