Rattle decorated with beadwork / Wilbur Eddie

Curatorial Remarks

This rattle has typical stylistic elements of a Native American Church rattle.

Tags: Rattle, beadwork, peyotism
People: Native American Church
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial use

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Anthropology Item Information

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Title(s):

Rattle decorated with beadwork

Creator(s):

Wilbur Eddie (Artist)

Culture:

Native American

Date:

19th century - 20th century

Materials/Techniques:

wood, hide, glass

Classification:

Ethnographic Objects

Object Type:

Rattle

Accession No:

84.2988

Previous Number(s):

TL1999.77.1

Department:

Anthropology

Not On View

Dimensions

Overall:

Length: 22 1/2in. (57.2cm)
Width: 3in. (7.6cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Wilbur Eddie

Role(s):

Artist

Cite this Page

Eddie, Wilbur. Rattle decorated with beadwork. 84.2988. 19th century - 20th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/842988 (08/27/2019).

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