Taino Shakers

Object/Artifact

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Island SPACE

Name/Title

Taino Shakers

Description

Jamaican Taino (Yamaye) shaker is made from sisal fibers and the dried pods of the stinking toe tree (Hymenaea Courbaril)

Use

Worn around the ankle or held in hand when dancing during healing ceremonies.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.2

Source or Donor

Kasike Kalaan Nibronix Kaiman

Acquisition Method

Gift

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Country

Jamaica

* Untyped Place

Caribbean

Location

Charles Town