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Object Number
976-49-10/57349
Display Title
Rattle, basswood and cowhorn. 30 x 5.5 cm. (length x diameter). traditionally
Descriptions
Object Description
Rattle, basswood and cowhorn. 30 x 5.5 cm. (length x diameter). traditionally used in minor ceremonies.
Inventory Description
Rattle, horn, carved wood stoppers and handle, top secured withpeg
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Artist
N.W. Wickers
Culture
- Mohawk
- Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
/
Ontario
/
Brant County
/
Brantford
North America / Canada / Ontario / Brant County / Six Nations Reserve
North America / Canada / Ontario / Brant County / Six Nations Reserve
Materials
Horn, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 29.8 x 5.3 x 4.6 cm (11 3/4 x 2 1/16 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
976-49-10/57349
Provenance
Collector
Russell Barber
(1975-1976 ?)
Dealer
Peabody Museum Shop
(1976)
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