Lala Rattle
A disc rattle, know as a lala by the Fula. It consists of 24 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: 280mm x 230mm x 65mm
- Production Date: Pre 1960
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
- Museum: Glasgow Museums
- Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.er
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