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A traditional percussion instrument of the Bambara or Bozo peoples. The figure includes representations of breasts, a common feature in these regions that is typically a symbol of fertility. These elements were used as struck percussion instruments that produce a rhythmic sound used in ceremonies.

instrumento de percusion tradicional de las etnias bambara o bozo la figura incluye representaciones de senos un elemento comun de estas regiones que suele simbolizar la fertilidad, estos elementos se utilizaban como instrumentos de entrechoque que producen un sonido rítmico utilizado en ceremonias 

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cliquette or critalo - Bambara - Mali

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