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Object Number 17-59-30/F20
Display Title Nut rattles
Descriptions
Inventory Description Strands of nut shells, woven cotton band with hanging halved nuts, fiber ties.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Betoi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Tiquie
Dimensions Overall: 78 x 6.5 x 4 cm (30 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object F20
Provenance
Collector Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1916-1917 - 1917)
Donor Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1916-1917 - 1917)

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