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Rattle made of snapping turtle's shell and head
Rattle made of snapping turtle's shell and head
Object Number 55-6-10/34718
Display Title Rattle made of snapping turtle's shell and head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rattle, turtle, shell rattle and neck/body handle, wood framed handle, hide-tied
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Northeast
Materials Turtle shell, Wood, Hide
Dimensions Overall: 47.8 x 21.9 x 9.5 cm (18 13/16 x 8 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-6-10/34718
Provenance
Collector William E. Jones (?)
Donor Miss Caroline W. Andrus (01/24/1955-11/02/1956)

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