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View full screenRattle with a wooden handle with longitudinal hole and side orifice and two lateral flanges each perforated with holes through which passes cord securing half nut-husks used as clappers, used in performances for communication with the spirit world: Africa, Central Africa, probably Congo
A.1950.286
Unknown
Congo, Central Africa
Wood, Nut husk, Vegetable fibre
Wood and nut-husks
Performance and Lives (29 Jul 2011)
National Museum of Scotland
Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
Royal Scottish Museum
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