pu-ilus

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Scope note
Bamboo clappers of Hawaii made by cutting most of a length of bamboo into narrow longitudinal strips, stopping short of one end with a natural node which serves as a handle. They are struck against the palm of the free hand or other part of the body like a switch, struck in pairs against each other, or shaken like rattles.
pu-ilus
Accepted term: 13-May-2024