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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.
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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
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