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Marracas / rattle

Marracas or rattle, a gourd painted red and incised with a picture of a house within a circular frame, played at dancing: Morocco, Casablanca, 20th century

  • Date:
    20th century
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  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Casablanca (Timezone: Africa/Casablanca)
  • Culture:
  • Period:20th century
  • Materials:Gourd
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 175; Approximate Length 95; Approximate Depth 85mm