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Gourd rattle, carried in right hand. Used in Matachines.
Image Not Available for Gourd rattle, carried in right hand. Used in Matachines.
Object Number 80-28-20/22870.1
Display Title Gourd rattle, carried in right hand. Used in Matachines.
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd rattle, carried in right hand. Used in Matachines danced in honor of San Isidro
Inventory Description Rattle fragments, gourd, paper, seeds, metal nail, string, wood.
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Modern
  • Coahuila
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Coahuila / <County> / <City> / Coyote Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Coahuila, Western
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 3.8 x 3.6 cm (2 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 50+

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