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Vessel rattle made of gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) with small round black seeds inside (Canna indica L.). The filling hole is covered with a network of twine. The gourd has several other small holes throughout. This instrument was donated by Christopher Timbe of the Zimbabwe College of Music, in Harare.
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1990–2001 - Maker:
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Inventory number:
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Zimbabwe - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:112.13 Vessel rattles
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.13 Vessel rattles
- Repository:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Measurements:Height: 235mm. Gourd diameter: 115mm