Rattle

Description

Rattle or labajo consisting of a straight stick with forked end on which are strung discs cut from gourds and arranged in a graduated series: Africa, West Africa, Northern Nigeria, Kano, Fulani people

Museum reference

A.1924.949

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Rattle

Production information

Unknown
Kano Province, Nigeria, Western Africa

Style / Culture

Fulani

Materials

Wood, Gourd

Physical description

Straight twig on which are strung discs cut from gourds

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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