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1966.16.66

Cast decorative bronze ring, possibly used as a rattle. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]

1966.16.66

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cast decorative bronze ring, possibly used as a rattle. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]
Long description
Cast decorative bronze ring, possibly used as a rattle. The ring is hollow and decorated on the outside with open latticework and coiled rope designs. There are three separate compartments, two of which contain small pebbles. The third has a broken surface and is empty. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Yoruba State Ilesha
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector Jessie Jerrim
PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
1909 - 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Material Stone, Process Cast, Process Openwork
Dimensions
Height: max 37 mm, Length: max 128 mm, Width: max 119 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.16.66

Search terms: Music, Unidentified Object, Rattle, Musical Instrument