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Hide rattle with shells and glass beads / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

This turtle shell rattle has been wrapped in leather. This is probably of Southeastern origin.

Tags: turtle shell, leather, Rattle
People: Native American
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events

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

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Title(s): 
Hide rattle with shells and glass beads
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American
Date: 
20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, shell, glass
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
90.812
Previous Number(s): 
9026.812; 36858
Department: 
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