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Small rattle in the form of a bird
Object Number 31-63-10/K78
Display Title Small rattle in the form of a bird
Descriptions
Object Description Small rattle in the form of a bird
Inventory Description Rattle, carved wood bird figure, zoomorphic head on back, red/black
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 31-63-10/K-78
Provenance
Collector Father of Frederic H. Curtiss (?)
Donor Mrs. Frederic H. Curtiss (1931)
Donor Mr. Frederic H. Curtiss (1931)

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