Explore

Showing results

Hide images

Sistrum

Sistrum, an instrument of silver metal discs attached to a wooden handle, used in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, shaken following traditional movements passed down through the centuries: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, 20th century

  • Date:
    20th century
  • Maker:
  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
  • Inventory number:
    Loading...
  • Place of production:
    Addis Ababa (Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa)
  • Culture:
  • Period:20th century
  • Materials:Wood; Silver
  • Specific materials/techniques:
  • Decorative elements:
  • Inscriptions:
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:
  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 230; Approximate Length 80; Approximate Depth 50mm