Rattle

Item number Aa69 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Eighty-six grey brown cocoons have been slit to allow the insertion of bits of stone or ostrich eggshell. The cocoons are drilled on the underside with two small holes at each end, and strung on strands of twine so that they lie parallel to each other. After stringing, the twine is tied at the end. Lengths of rawhide are tied at each end of the band of cocoons, and are used to secure the rattle to the dancer's leg.

History Of Use

Tied around the calf of each leg when dancing.

Cultural Context

Worn by men.

Item History

What

Name
Rattle
Identification Number
Aa69
Type of Item
rattle
Material
mophani worm cocoon, stone, ostrich egg, sisal fibre and rawhide skin
Manufacturing Technique
cut, drilled, strung and tied
Overall
height 131.0 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Botswana

Who

Culture
Khoisan ?
Previous Owner
Frank A. Gaudin
Received from
Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)

When

Collection Date
between 1967 and 1975
Ownership Date
before September 15, 1975
Acquisition Date
on September 15, 1975

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
0287/0056 a
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