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19th century · Gourd, feathers · Musical Instruments

Captain James Cook's journal for February 1778, describes seed-filled gourd rattles such as this, shaken or struck against the body or palm to accompany hulas. These instruments are played today in pairs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Gourd, feathers

Culture

Hawaiian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889