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Rattle (Shekere)Luba Rattle w/4-GourdsDemocratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) Wood and Pods (Small Calabash) Height: 14 inches; Diameter: 2 inches Rattles such as this are widespread among the Luba and Hemba groups. The handle is carved in the shape of human torsos, with facial features denoting a serene expression. Dried seeds inside the gourd produce a rattle sound.
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