Turtle Shell ? Gourd ? Rattle

1996.24.0062

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Turtle Shell ? Gourd ? Rattle   (1996.24.0062)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Native American: Northeast: Penobscot

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 28 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 7 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 6 cm
Weight 37 g
Measuring Remarks Length taken from end of handle to tip of rattle, height taken from tallest part of the ball portion of the rattle, width taken from the widest part of the ball portion of rattle.
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment--Paint, Animal--Shell, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Painting
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information N/A

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