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Object Number 995-29-30/11681
Display Title Carved and incised gourd rattle depicting a bird
Descriptions
Object Description Carved gourd rattle with long narrow handle and head incised to resemble a bird. Bird has eyes, pointed beak, and detailed feathers on wings. Signed on bottom "E S."
Inventory Description Carving, dried gourd, incised with bird features, long, bulbous at one end
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1967-1995
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 4.2 x 1.3 cm (10 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-30/11681
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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