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Rattle, gourd
Object Number 46-77-30/9753
Display Title Rattle, gourd
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd with four holes drilled around shoulder and four around top. Vegetal fiber cord decorated with small red camelid tassels laced through these holes and around gourd. Another cord inserted into top of gourd. Seeds(?) inside rattle.
Inventory Description Organic, gourd, drilled shoulder, decorated with red and white cord and red tass
Classification
  • Floral Remain
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Gourd, Camelid
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 8.1 x 7.9 cm (4 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9753

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