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Rattle, part of ceremonial dance costume
Rattle, part of ceremonial dance costume
Object Number 26-46-30/F619
Display Title Rattle, part of ceremonial dance costume
Descriptions
Object Description Rattle, part of ceremonial dance costume
Inventory Description Gourd rattle with wooden string-wrapped stick handle, perforated cross.
Classification
  • Percussion
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Amueshua
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Ucayali River
Materials Gourd, Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 8.3 x 8.6 cm (6 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F619
Provenance
Collector A. Hyatt Verrill (1926)

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