Rattle

2012-31-35A

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-35A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Fruit Shell
Description

Rattlestick (Fahlwana). Rattle consists of three dried fruit shells and two wood handles in a row. Each fruit shell has small holes. One of the handles has carvings on its body.

Length 37.5 cm
Outside Diameter 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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