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Waist rattle

Waist rattle made of dried and cut seed shells (Autranella congolensis) attached to a woven belt of sedge fibers (Cyperus articulatus).

  • Culture:Ibo
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  • Repository:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Measurements:Length: 1215mm