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Gourd ceremonial rattle with wooden handle. Gourd painted blue with small black
Gourd ceremonial rattle with wooden handle. Gourd painted blue with small black
Object Number 36-74-10/6559
Display Title Gourd ceremonial rattle with wooden handle. Gourd painted blue with small black
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd ceremonial rattle with wooden handle. Gourd painted blue with small black and red motif, mostly worn off. Handle painted red.
Inventory Description Gourd rattle, perforated wood handle, worn blue, black and red pigment
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San Ildefonso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Santa Fe County / San Ildefonso Pueblo / Pueblo of San Ildefonso
Materials Gourd, Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 21.5 x 14.2 x 15 cm (8 7/16 x 5 9/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-74-10/6559
Provenance
Collector Dr. Alfred Vincent Kidder (1907-1930 - 1936)
Donor Dr. Alfred Vincent Kidder (1907-1930 - 1936)

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