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Rattle/Sistrum

Kenya Figural - Monkey Sistrum

Kenya
Kenya

Wood and Metal
ca. Mid to Late 20th century


Idiophone - Struck Indirectly - Shaken

This African sistrum has a hardwood frame and metal jingles. It is made in Kenya and sistrums are still used as a ceremonial rattles. The handle is carved as a monkey covering it's eyes while sitting.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-235-40