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Rattle (Shekere)

Luba Dance Rattle

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Luba

Wood and Gourd
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 14 inches
Idiophone - Struck Indirectly - Shaken

Luba gourd dance rattle with carved handle. The gourd is punctured with holes symmetrically. Possibly made for tourist trade.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-202-24