Warrior Society Rattle
CultureArapaho
Dateca. 1865
MediumWood, rawhide, native leather, pigment, feathers, wool cloth, ermine, and commercial string
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/4 × 5 1/4 inches (41.28 × 13.34 cm)
Credit LineGift of Gary Spratt
Object number2003.29.1
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DescriptionHand rattle formed in the shape of a red and green painted rawhide hoop affixed to a handle wrapped with string, ermine, and red wool cloth that forms a pendant suspension. Construction of painted rawhide hoop attached to wooden handle wrapped with wool, string and ermine.
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