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Rattle AdornmentCameroon Grassfield Dance JinglesCameroon Togo seeds, Woven Textile, Raffia braided Two panels: 14" x 20" each Cameroon grass fields artifact dance jingles made from the Togo seeds, which are ubiquitous in Africa and are used for many different things. These rattles can be worn around a dancer's ankles for a traditional or masquerade dance. Togo seeds grow on trees in the rainforests of various regions of Africa. In west African tropical rainforest the Togo seeds are normally harvested in the dry season, which lasts about three months. These artifact dance jingles are skillfully assembled and sewn on to woven textile. Traditionally they represented a sort of local currency.
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