Guard Rattle with Bells

Unknown

late 19th century · Cloth, leather, glass, shell · Musical Instruments

When attached to a belt and draped over the hip the small bells on this beaded dance accessory accentuates the movement of the dancer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Cloth, leather, glass, shell

Culture

Syrian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889