Collection place: Tigray Region, Ethiopia / Function: 5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Sistrum, accession number 5-8473, described as Sistrum; openwork brass frame with two rows of circular jinglers, 3 to a row; brass handle; hop of frame damaged on one side; height: 21.3 cm. Used in ceremonies by Coptic priests when priests chant and dance.