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Half of a Castanet in the Form of an Arm

Culture Egyptian
Title Half of a Castanet in the Form of an Arm
Date 1938–1756 BCE
Medium Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Credit Line William Lowe Bryan Memorial, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 58.20

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The ivory castanet was one of a pair and the hand-shaped clappers were used together as a musical instrument. Castanets like this were used as accompaniment to music and dancing in community gatherings. They could have been placed in a grave for the enjoyment of the deceased in the afterlife.


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