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1966.16.94

Gourd rattle. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]

1966.16.94

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gourd rattle. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]
Long description
Gourd rattle. It is pear-shaped with a narrow neck, open at the top. Inside this a wooden stopper has been placed. There are several loose pebbles inside. The gourd is a dark purple in colour. [JC [OPS Move] 2/2/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector Jessie Jerrim
PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
By 1966
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Gourd Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material Stone, Process Perforated, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter: max 50 mm, Height: max 87 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.16.94

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Rattle

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