Rattle

2012-31-38A

From: South Africa

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2012-31-38A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shangana-Tsonga
Provenience South Africa
Section African
Materials Wood | Fruit Shell
Description

Rattlestick (Fahlwana). Rattle made of wood stick inserted through two dried fruit shells (of the oncoba spinosa tree). Handle made of bamboo. A piece of wire is coiled around upper handle with tails laying on side of handle.

Length 35 cm
Outside Diameter 4.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaret E. Johnston in memory of Dr. Thomas F. Johnston, 2012

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