National Commission for Museums and Monuments

Idah

Description

A calabash gourd rattle with seeds and cowries tied round about it with ropes. It is a musical instrument.

Locality: Idah

Chronology: 19th Century

Provenance: North-Central

Material: Calabash, rope, seed and cowries

Measurement: H 26cm, B 16.5cm, W 0.3kg

Current Location: National Museum Lagos