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Stick rattle

Double-ended stick rattle made of seed shells (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) suspended on black nylon thread and attached to a hollow plastic handle, through twine lacing. Handle is covered with painted canvas.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.112 Stick rattles
  • Repository:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Measurements:Length: 330mm. Width (at seeds): app. 110mm.