Very interesting. What are your sources regarding the technique for playing these? Wondering if there is a connection to the Sagat or the wooden spoons of that both emerged later in the region.
Thank you, Carl! It is fascinating to learn about these objects that were used by real people for celebration. I also enjoy the insights into Egyptian theology. What a complex goddess Hathor is, with many manifestations. These items are difficult to appreciate in the case, but it is wonderful to learn more about them.
Excellent Carl, loved the thought of these being used along with dance and people enjoying themselves! I’m English and there is a beautiful restored traditional Norfolk vessel called a Wherry which is called ‘Hathor’ and I assume this is the same Egyptian Goddess depicted on these Clappers! Small world!
Just remembered to send this one to my friend Karen who spent countless hours with me watching soccer and using our "clappers!" Who would have known that we were using something with such a rich history, even though ours were plastic! Can't wait to see my clappers ancestor on my next visit! Great choice!!!!
Dr. Carl: I love your excursions around these Egyptian objects, especially ones like these that were not funerary in purpose. Indeed, one can almost see a light-hearted aspect to these clappers. We certainly need your expert guidance for these small objects almost lost in that crowded cabinet and so easily overlooked if one were there in person. Perhaps you have a “small objects” tour to offer?
Hi Carl: Thanks so much, super interesting that these were musical instruments. Thank you for describing how they might have been used by everyday people!
Cool. I'd love to try playing with a plastic reproduction of these clappers. Perhaps even buy one to play with at home. Do you sometimes have things like that made? I would be fun, especially for kids to try.
Very interesting. What are your sources regarding the technique for playing these? Wondering if there is a connection to the Sagat or the wooden spoons of that both emerged later in the region.
Carl, thank you. This is very cool. Loved your explanation. For these are surely items that get lost amongst all the many other Barnes treasures.
Thank you, Carl! It is fascinating to learn about these objects that were used by real people for celebration. I also enjoy the insights into Egyptian theology. What a complex goddess Hathor is, with many manifestations. These items are difficult to appreciate in the case, but it is wonderful to learn more about them.
Excellent Carl, loved the thought of these being used along with dance and people enjoying themselves! I’m English and there is a beautiful restored traditional Norfolk vessel called a Wherry which is called ‘Hathor’ and I assume this is the same Egyptian Goddess depicted on these Clappers! Small world!
Just remembered to send this one to my friend Karen who spent countless hours with me watching soccer and using our "clappers!" Who would have known that we were using something with such a rich history, even though ours were plastic! Can't wait to see my clappers ancestor on my next visit! Great choice!!!!
Dr. Carl: I love your excursions around these Egyptian objects, especially ones like these that were not funerary in purpose. Indeed, one can almost see a light-hearted aspect to these clappers. We certainly need your expert guidance for these small objects almost lost in that crowded cabinet and so easily overlooked if one were there in person. Perhaps you have a “small objects” tour to offer?
Hi Carl: Thanks so much, super interesting that these were musical instruments. Thank you for describing how they might have been used by everyday people!
Welcome back. Interesting to think of vengeance and death associated with clapping and dance. New Orleans second line, anyone?
Cool. I'd love to try playing with a plastic reproduction of these clappers. Perhaps even buy one to play with at home. Do you sometimes have things like that made? I would be fun, especially for kids to try.
Applause to you for this insight I would not have been aware of!
What are the measurements of size, particularly how thick are they?
The image must be of the goddess Hathor (cow image), not just any woman!