Created by
Unidentified
Date
1800s
Medium
metal
Dimensions
2 × 7 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (5.1 × 19.1 × 14.6 cm)
Description
Metal dance rattle with oval shaped hole in center. Sides of rattle have flattened pieces of metal that create little compartments. Inside these small spaces are small pebbles that make noise when the rattle is jostled. Attached at one side of rattle are four metal rings, two at each end of the side.
Cultural Place
West Africa, Africa
Place collected
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Musical Instruments
Type
fetters
rattles
Topic
Africa
African diaspora
Dance
Music
Religion
Religious rituals and ceremonies
Slavery
Violence
Worship services
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59e4ce31b-6e9e-4946-92ad-03c1fc56c9c0

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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