Rattle

An ankle rattle worn by dances and other public performers. It consists of eleven metal disks, bent over to form a rattle. Each one has four rings attached to it and they are collectively threaded onto a piece of string.

Further Information

  • Type: Musical instruments
  • Object: Rattle
  • Materials: Metal, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 150mm x 35mm x 18mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.jb

Related Objects

Wooden Horn

Musical instruments

Leg or Arm Rattle

Musical instruments

Pair of Leg or Arm Rattles

Musical instruments

Bow

Musical instruments