Created by
Unidentified
Date
19th or 20th century
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
H x W: 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (12 x 16.5 cm)
Description
A wrought-iron dance rattle of the type used in West Africa, possibly a Yoruban rattle called an 'iku,' worn around the ankle during dances. The iron rattle is a skeuomorph of a seed-pod rattle, with three iron clappers inside each "pod" found on either side of a center oval opening. There are a pair of iron rings hanging from a loop at each end of the rattle to provide additional noise.
Cultural Place
West Africa, Africa
Classification
Musical Instruments
Type
rattles
musical instruments
Topic
Africa
Dance
Music
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.10.10
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd563e9d0f3-a6c2-43cc-b1dc-8fb432a36714

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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