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Object Number 2006.38.184
Display Title Concussion rattle
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Babi-lika
Object Description Concussion rattle; women's artifact
Inventory Description Rattle, round gourd, one hole, dried seeds inside
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Date 1980 or earlier
Culture
  • Efe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Ituri Forest
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm (1 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2006.38.184; 39
Credit Line In memory of Diane Dixon-Daniel, gift of Renee Bertrand
Provenance
Owner Lavi Daniel (1993)
Owner Diane Dixon (1993)
Collector Jean-Pierre Hallet (Before 1980? - 1993)
Donor Renee C. Bertrand

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