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1939.7.126

Rattle of gourds on four branched stick, used by priest in rituals.

1939.7.126

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rattle of gourds on four branched stick, used by priest in rituals.
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Cultural groups
Kiga
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Gourd Plant, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 440 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1939.7.126

Search terms: Music, Ritual and Ceremonial, Divination Religion, Musical Instrument, Ceremonial Object, Divination Accessory, Rattle

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