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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Rattle
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Rattle

Maker Anang Artist
Date1970-1971
PurchasedPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria, Africa
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions15 x 6 x 4 in. (38.1 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsMusical instruments
Credit LineMuseum purchase, with funds provided from the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund
Object number2015.10.5
Collections
DescriptionHand held bell, painted green with relief carved mask, white eyes and red mouth; handle ends in carved face of man with green cap. Wooden clappers
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
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Water drum
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