AFRICAN RATTLE 6

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

Rattle 6
6.5" high x 6.75" wide x 3.25" deep
$40
Cameroon

This double rattle has been vetted as authentic but with little use.

Rattles are among the art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many religious and secular ceremonial functions, including dance and other rituals. All are functional, exhibit excellent basketry and come from the Bamileke area of Cameroon.