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Object Number
985-27-10/59491
Display Title
Kiowa dance rattle. Wood handle and gourd decorated w/ beadwork, hair & string
Descriptions
Object Description
Kiowa dance rattle. Wood handle which extends through gourd. Handle shaft covered w/ gourd stitch beadwork. White background. Human hair tuff out of top of handle shaft. Twisted piece of string hang off bottom. Gourd filled w/ stone(?) rattles. 51.9x6.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Rattle, beaded handle, gourd rattle, horsehair top, twined strap
Classification
- Percussion
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Culture
- Kiowa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Oklahoma
/
Comanche County
/
Fort Sill
Materials
Gourd, Horsehair, Glass, Twine
Dimensions
Overall: 51.9 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm (20 7/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59491
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1922-1925 - 1985)
Intermediary
Mrs. Daniel F. Craig
(1922-1925 - 1922-1925)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1922-1925 - 1985)
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