Sonajas bracelet
Lobi · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: PYB-48
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- Material
- Iron and pebbles
Armband that has two circular discs folded in the shape of a shell inside of which some pebbles or balls of iron are inserted so that…
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Full original description
Armband that has two circular discs folded in the shape of a shell inside of which some pebbles or balls of iron are inserted so that when walking or dancing they produce a noise of rattles. It is mainly used in ritual and festive ceremonies.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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