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1904.51.5

Vessel rattle

1904.51.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Vessel rattle
Long description
Length of fabric bound round through holes in handle. [HLR]
Geographical reference
Gabon
Africa > Central Africa > Gabon
Cultural groups
Fang
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source William Ockelford Oldman
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1904
Date collected
By 1904
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1904
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Nut-shell, Material Textile, Process Wicker Woven, Process Bound, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Width: max 90 mm, Length: max 221 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1904.51.5

Search terms: Music, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Basketry, Musical Instrument, Rattle

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