Rattle

AF2044

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2044
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Culture Area West Africa
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Rattle staff (ukhurhe). Topped with head and hollowed out segment with slits, rattler remains inside. Staff is trucated having three segments.

Length 40 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Width 5.2 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24472 - Dealer's Number

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