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Rattle Bracelet, early to mid 20th Century Bagirmi culture; Chad Leather, ceramic and beads; …
Rattle Bracelet
Rattle Bracelet, early to mid 20th Century Bagirmi culture; Chad Leather, ceramic and beads; …
Rattle Bracelet, early to mid 20th Century Bagirmi culture; Chad Leather, ceramic and beads; 5 1/8 × 5 1/4 × 2 3/4 in. 2018.13.35 Gift of Anne and Long Shung Shih

Rattle Bracelet

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-musical instruments-rattles
Culture Bagirmi
Dateearly to mid 20th Century
Made AtChad, Africa
MediumLeather, ceramic and beads
Dimensions5 1/8 × 5 1/4 × 2 3/4 in. (13 × 13.3 × 7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Anne and Long Shung Shih
Object number2018.13.35
DescriptionThis rattle bracelet evidently comes from Chad, made by the Bagirmi culture. It is an uncommon shape for African rattles. It is hollow terracotta and covered by leather. The seeds within it make a rattling sound when the object is shaken. It was most likely worn around the wrist.
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