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Dance rattle, possibly used in the Snake Dance. Turtle shell
Dance rattle, possibly used in the Snake Dance. Turtle shell
Object Number 985-27-10/59138
Display Title Dance rattle, possibly used in the Snake Dance. Turtle shell
Descriptions
Object Description Dance rattle, possibly used in the Snake Dance. Turtle shell w/ deer hooves hanging down on it from straps of leather. Piece of hide attached, probably bison. Leather ties and long piece of braided cotton string.
Inventory Description Rattle, turtle shell, hoof tinklers hanging from hide fringe, veg fiber straps
Classification
  • Musical
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Materials Animal hoof, Turtle shell, Hide, Cotton cord, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 15.6 x 18.7 x 10.3 cm (6 1/8 x 7 3/8 x 4 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59138 & 24317
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (ca. 1905)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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