Kenya
Kenyan

Wood, metal, rattan
Mid 20th Century
Length of handle: 12 inches
Idiophone – Struck Indirectly – Shaken – Sistrum

This figural sistrum from Kenya has a hardwood frame and metal disc jingles.  Sistrums are still used as a ceremonial rattles in Kenya. The zoomorphic handle is carved as a monkey covering it’s eyes while sitting.