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Rattle

Rattle with a wooden handle with longitudinal hole and side orifice and two lateral flanges each perforated with holes through which passes cord securing half nut-husks used as clappers, used in performances for communication with the spirit world: Africa, Central Africa, probably Congo

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  • Materials:Wood; Nut husk; Vegetable fibre
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 450; Approximate Length 120; Approximate Depth 110mm