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1916.45.68

Rattle of wicker-work

1916.45.68

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Collection type: Object
Description: Rattle of wicker-work
Long description: Handles bend back like animal's horns and are made from the uprights. Circular gourd base. [HLR]
Geographical reference: Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Egbedda
Cultural groups: Ikwerre Igbo
Person: Field collector Percy Amaury Talbot; PRM source Percy Amaury Talbot
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1916
Date collected: By 1916
Acquisition information: Donated: 1916
Materials and processes: Material Cane Plant, Material Gourd Plant, Process Wicker Woven, Process Basketry
Dimensions: Width: max 87 mm, Height: max 150 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1916.45.68

Search terms: Music, Basketry, Musical Instrument, Rattle

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