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Object Number
985-27-10/59495
Display Title
Ponca dance rattle. Circular bison hide & short handle. Flannel, beads, feather
Descriptions
Object Description
Ponca dance rattle. Circular w/ a short handle. Bison hide covered w/ red and green flannel. 8 feathers attached evenly around side. Some white beadwork on top and bottom. 33.7x42.2 cm.
Inventory Description
Rattle, hoop shape, wrapped with red wool, seeds or stones inside, narrow panel of brown wool, white beads, clipped feathers
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th Century
Culture
- Ponca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Nebraska
/
Knox County
Additional Geographic Terms
Niobrara River
Dimensions
Overall: 33.7 x 42.2 cm (13 1/4 x 16 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
59495
Provenance
Owner
John E. Farnham
Owner
Clara D. Farnham
(01/01/1931)
Owner
Sarah Tufts Farnham
Owner
Chief Wegacapi
(01/01/1800-01/01/1869)
Collector
James Tufts
(01/01/1860-12/31/1869)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1931 - 01/01/1985)
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