Name of Instrument: dabbus

Maker / Brand:

Stearns Catalog #: 0065

Country of Origin: Turkey

Region of Origin: Middle East

Instrument Category: Idiophone

Date of Fabrication:

Location: IDI A 5

Description: This dervish whirling Rattle, measuring 34 cm in length, is made of twelve pairs of chains attached to a wooden ball. A rattle's metal handle takes the form of a dagger.

Research: Stearns Staff