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Antique AFRICAN Double Gourd SHAKER RATTLE Ceremonial MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

$ 31.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Antique Original - Hand Made - Tribal Folk Art - Very Good Condition - See Images and Details in Item Description
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Culture: African
  • Purpose & Decorative Motif: Primitive Rhythmic Musical Accent
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown

    Description

    I'm pleased to offer this
    ORIGINAL AFRICAN
    Ethnic Traditional
    PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT
    It measures about 11-1/2" tall X 8-1/2" long X 4-1/4" wide.
    This ceremonial "rattle / shaker" is made from a
    pair
    of dried gourds that are flush cut & joined together with a strip of animal hide (see images).
    A
    distinctive
    sound is created by loose stones within the hollow gourd bodies and (4) thin metal discs on a wire underneath (see images).
    Providing support and a sturdy handle is a "Y" shaped tree branch that has been stripped smooth of it's bark (see images)
    From the estate collection of world travelers...,
    This "Authentic" HAND MADE
    African
    TRIBAL FOLK ART is in VERY GOOD CONDITION!
    (NOTE: please see my other eBay store listings for more antique collectibles from Africa).
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