112.13 Vessel rattles

Ankle bell. Tiny anklets are worn by toddlers for protection, as amulets and as noise-makers, allowing their mothers to locate them when they are busy with other tasks.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M6.12.65/197b
Date
late 19th or early 20th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 83 x 65 x 25 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
silver
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
On display: Horniman Museum > Music Gallery > Side B - The Rhythm of Life > Case B1 - Childhood and Learning > position 13
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