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Gourd rattle
Object Number 34-81-20/3571
Display Title Gourd rattle
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd rattle
Inventory Description Recreational device, rattle, gourd, wooden handle (engraved), leather thong at b
Classification
  • Recreational device
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yaqui
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Sonora
Materials Gourd, Wood, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 41 x 14.5 x 15 cm (16 1/8 x 5 11/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-81-20/3571; Y50
Provenance
Collector Dr. Carl C. Seltzer (01/01/1934-05/07/1934)

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