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Rattle

Vessel rattle, or shaker, made of a bulbous shaped gourd with an open lattice work of black, white, green and red beads, and cowrie shells.

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  • Decorative elements:Beaded tassels with larger sea snail shells.
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.13 Vessel rattles
  • Repository:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 185mm; Diameter: 140mm