Oval-shaped ankle dance rattle consisting of nine bells attached to a brass band. Band is rounded with raised plain and braided horizontal lines across top, exterior and bottom sides; interior is undecorated. The bells cover the majority of the band and have slits through their centres; raised square motif around edges of slits. Tops and bottoms of bells are decorated with a raised swirl motif. Opening at back of band. Ends have large semi-circles attached and are trimmed with bands of plain and braided vertical lines, and a column of concentric semi-circles.

• Narrative

  The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.

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• Type of Item anklet
• Culture Krahn
• Material brass metal
• Measurements height 2.0 cm, width 13.4 cm, depth 9.9 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Donald White
• Received from Donald White

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• Made in Liberia

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• Collection Date between 1965 and 1968
• Ownership Date before August 27, 2021
• Acquisition Date on August 27, 2021

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition poor
• Accession Number 3522/0068