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Iku (anklet dance rattle)

Maker Unknown, Yoruba

MediumBrass/Bronze

Dimensions8” x 5”

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.1776.COP

DescriptionBrass anklet dance rattle (Iku) for Gelede masquerade, worn during Efe nighttime ceremonies. Smaller rattles are placed on the ankles of sick children to frighten malevolent forces that bring illness.

ClassificationsCeremonial

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