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Rattle Adornment

Yoruba Brass Ankle Jinges

Nigeria
Yoruba

Brass bells, Cloth, Fiber
ca. Early-Mid 20th century


Idiophone - Struck Indirectly - Shaken

These Yoruba brass ankle jingles were most likely worn during ritual ceremonies. Collected in first quarter of 20th century. Signs of usage and age.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDST-245-30