Rattle Item Number: Aj136 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hollowed nut baby rattle with attached twenty-four link fine chain. Stones and seeds inside the nut. Chain is attached to the inside by an inserted stick.
History Of Use
Rattles are used to amuse babies. As children grow older their toys and games reflect adult activities.
Cultural Context
Entertainment; children.
Item History
- Made in Uganda before 1952
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens before December 1, 1986
- Received from Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor) on December 1, 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Karamojong
- Previous Owner
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
- Received from
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Uganda
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before December 1, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on December 1, 1986
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1156/0007