Lala Rattle

A disc rattle, know as a lala by the Fula. It consists of 22 gourd discs separated by copper split washers, and held in place by a copper ring. It is played by shaking the wooden handle, and often played in pairs.

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Further Information

• Type: Musical instruments
• Object: Lala Rattle
• Materials: Wood, Metal, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mende, Fula
• Dimensions: 255mm x 240mm x 63mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.eq

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