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Rattle decorated with beadwork / Unknown

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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Title(s): 
Rattle decorated with beadwork
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
wood, hide, glass
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.2988
Department: 
Not On View

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