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Gourd Rattle

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 80-146

Content Description

Witch doctor rattle, used to drive out evil spirits; wooden handle and tip; appears as a type of gourd; wood spear-like point on one end. 16" diameter at widest point. Donated by Ralph and Esther Choate, missionaries in Burundi, Africa under the Kansas Yearly Meeting of Friends.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Ralph and Esther Choate

Restrictions Apply

No

Access Restrictions

Please contact the GFU museum to view.

Inventory

Box 001 E