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1911.86.124

Vessel-rattle used by a medicine man at dances. Made of a gourd coloured with red earth.

1911.86.124

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Collection type
Object
Description
Vessel-rattle used by a medicine man at dances. Made of a gourd coloured with red earth.
Long description
The stick for the handle has been inserted through the neck of the gourd and the join between the two covered in black composition. The stick has a knob at the end. [HLR]
Geographical reference
United States of America
Northern America > North America > United States of America
Western USA Arizona Maricopa County Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Reservation [Mohave- Apache Reservation]
Cultural groups
Yavapai
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1911
Date collected
1910 - 1911 ARIZONA
Acquisition information
Donated: 1911
Materials and processes
Material Gourd Plant, Material Wood Plant, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 258 mm, Width: max 103 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1911.86.124 Other numbers: Catalogue number 026

Search terms: Music, Dance, Religion, Vessel, Status, Musical Instrument, Status Object, Rattle

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