Armand Hutereau as an ethnomusicologist
Object type:
musical instrument > idiophone > jingling bell
Materials:
leather, vegetal fibre, metals > iron (and alloys), precious and semiprecious stones > quartz
Legend:
This rattle gives an idea of the creativity of African metal workers. It in fact consists of a series of pellet bells that are tied to each other. They are used as ankle bells.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Province Orientale > Aruwimi & Uele > Uele > Bas-Uele
Culture:
Mamvu
Acquisition related person:
Armand Joseph Oscar Hutereau (°1875 - †1914) as donor
Date of acquisition:
1912-10-30
Dimensions:
19,5 cm x 3 cm
Inventory number:
MO.0.0.9649