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Catalog Number CAS 0496-0019   CAS 0496-0019; Rattle
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Rattle
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Wood; Paint; String; Feathers
Description Miniature gourd rattle given to eagle kept captive for ceremonial purposes; Wooden handle is painted white and inserted into gourd which is painted turquoise blue with all over pattern of black bird tracks; Pair of white feathers is tied to top of rattle with cotton string; length of string is also looped through end of handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.4, Length = 10.4