Ceremonial Rattle
1984.11.0006
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Ceremonial Rattle (1984.11.0006) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, 18th – 19th century |
| Culture | Edo |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 23.4 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.1 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3.5 cm |
| Weight | 210 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Animal--Tooth--Ivory |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | Pale Yellow (2.5 Y 8/4) -ns Strong Yellowish Brown ( 10 YR 5/6 (patina)) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | Sotheby’s: “...well-carved human head, with typical protruding features and a notched coiffure, incised bands around the lower part and with an ivory clapper held in place with an ivory peg.” |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | Met. Museum of Art 1991.17.117, an ivory tapper. |
| Bibliography | Sotheby’s. Catalog for sale of June 23, 1981. p. 95, lot 134. {photocopy] |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |