Rattle

An ankle rattle worn by dances and other public performers. It consists of seven metal disks, bent over to form a rattle. Each one has two rings attached to it and they are collectively threaded onto a piece of string.

Further Information

• Type: Musical instruments
• Object: Rattle
• Materials: Metal, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 140mm x 70mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.iz

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