Ṣanāṣel (sistrum)
Traces of ancient Egyptian musical traditions are retained in the chants of the Ethiopian Coptic Church. For example, the s.anās.el’s shape and proportions and its use with drums, unusual for Christian worship, harken back to musical practices in Egypt.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ṣanāṣel (sistrum)
- Date: 20th century
- Geography: Ethiopia
- Culture: Ethiopia
- Medium: Silver-plated brass
- Dimensions: H: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
- Classification: Idiophone-Shaken-rattle
- Credit Line: Gift of Andrea Lakian, 2004
- Object Number: 2004.477
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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332–30 BCE
ca. 1186–600 BCE
Ethiopian
20th century
Ethiopian or Sudanese
early to mid-20th century
Ethiopian
20th century
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