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Stick rattle

Stick rattle made with dried seed shells (Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K.Schum.) suspended on twine and attached to a cane handle. Colourful woollen threads and ribbon adorn handle.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.112 Stick rattles
  • Repository:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Measurements:Height: 245mm. Width (at seeds): 90mm