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1921.7.34

Rattle made from a tortoise carapace with dangling deer hooves.

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1921.7.34

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rattle made from a tortoise carapace with dangling deer hooves.
Cultural groups
Hopi
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Tortoise Carapace Reptile, Material Deer Hoof Animal, Process Perforated, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 172 mm, Width: max 120 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.7.34

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