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Catalog Number CAS 1991-0001-0002   CAS 1991-0001-0002; Rattle
Category Basketry; 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; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Basketry; Wood; Feathers; Metal; Cotton thread; Paint
Description Basketry rattle of beehive shape woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation and topped with feathers; White and black geometric designs are woven on a yellow background; Wooden handle is inserted into one end of rattle and painted white; Short cotton string loop is threaded through handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.0, Length = 16.3