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Rattle (Shekere)

Yaka Gourd Rattle

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Yaka

Gourd, Wood, Hair
ca. Late 20th century

Height: 7 inches; Gourd Diameter: 4 inches
Idiophone - Struck Indirectly - Shaken

Yaka figurative handle on gourd rattle with hair. Possibly made for the tourist trade.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-223-26