Maraca

Kota Sangu · Gabon

Reference: IDIOF-12

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Height
27 cm
Material
Wood, brass, raffia and pigments.

Maraca topped with a head reminiscent of masks Sangu. Used in playful and religious ceremonies and also to mark divinatory rhythms.

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Full original description

Maraca topped with a head reminiscent of masks Sangu. Used in playful and religious ceremonies and also to mark divinatory rhythms.

Further technical information
Attributed period
Years 60

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Gabon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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