Dance rattle

Description

Dance rattle made from globular fruits of Oncoba spinosa, or snuff box tree, threaded together and arranged in seven rows of four, attached to a cloth roll at top and bottom: Africa, Central Eastern Africa, Rwanda, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1894.366

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Dance rattle

Production information

Unknown
Rwanda, Eastern Africa

Date

Late 19th century

Materials

Oncoba spinosa fruit, Cotton, Fibre

Physical description

Globular fruits of Oncoba spinosa in rows, secured to a cloth roll at top and bottom

Exhibitions

• Performance and Lives (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum

On display

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