Rain maker's rattle belt made of cocoon cases

Rain maker's rattle belt made of cocoon cases, presumably Gonometa postica, threaded together on two parallel strings, damaged, Chwana tribe, Bushmen, Bechuanaland, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657359
Materials:
cocoon cases, sling, leather and string
type:
suspension rattles
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)