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Small gourd rattle used only in individual singing and by men
Small gourd rattle used only in individual singing and by men
Object Number 43-13-30/4087
Display Title Small gourd rattle used only in individual singing and by men
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, gourd, braided red wool yarn in top hole
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Gourd, Cloth, Wool yarn
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 8.7 x 8.3 cm (6 1/8 x 3 7/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4087
Provenance
Collector Jules Henry (1936-1937 - 1943)
Donor Jules Henry (1936-1937 - 1943)

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