Unidentified
Christian Sacramental Rattle
18th-20th century
Category
Culture
Central and Northern Highlands
Place Made
Ethiopia
Materials
Brass, wood
Measurements
8 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 7/8 in (21.9075 x 8.255 x 4.7625 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, Jr.
Accession #
86.382.11
Description
Christian sacramental rattle. Two openwork uprights with inverted heart-shaped forms with scalloped edges. Two rows of round discs on cross bars: three on top, two on bottom. Handle attached to base of brass element.