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Object type
musical instrument > idiophone > jingling bell
Materials
leather, vegetal fibre, metals > iron (and alloys), precious and semiprecious stones > quartz
Legend
This rattle gives an idea of the creativity of African metal workers. It in fact consists of a series of pellet bells that are tied to each other. They are used as ankle bells.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Province Orientale > Aruwimi & Uele > Uele > Bas-Uele
Culture
Mamvu
Acquisition related person
Armand Joseph Oscar Hutereau (°1875 - †1914), as donor
Date of acquisition
1912-10-30
Dimensions
19,5 cm x 3 cm
Inventory number
MO.0.0.9649
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