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Rattle (Shekere)

Luba Rattle w/4-Gourds

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Luba

Wood and Pods (Small Calabash)
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 14 inches; Diameter: 2 inches
Idiophone - Struck Indirectly - Shaken

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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Catalog#: AF-IDST-199-26