Ṣanāṣel (sistrum)

Unknown

20th century · Silver-plated brass · Musical Instruments

Traces of ancient Egyptian musical traditions are retained in the chants of the Ethiopian Coptic Church. For example, the s.anās.el’s shape and proportions and its use with drums, unusual for Christian worship, harken back to musical practices in Egypt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Silver-plated brass

Culture

Ethiopia

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Andrea Lakian, 2004