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Gourd rattle
Object Number 12-29-10/84331
Display Title Gourd rattle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, gourd head, carved handle, leather thong
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San Juan
  • Pueblo?
  • San Juan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Wood, Gourd, Leather, Twine
Dimensions Overall: 30.2 x 13.9 x 9.9 cm (11 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 84331
Provenance
Collector Grace A. Nicholson (1912 - 1912)
Donor Mr. Lewis Hobart Farlow (1912 - 1912)

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