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Snapping Turtle Rattle, Reproduction?

1996.24.0067

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Snapping Turtle Rattle, Reproduction?   (1996.24.0067)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Musical T&E
    3. :
  3. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1930 - 1989 CE
Culture Native American: Northeast: Seneca

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 41.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 19.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 8.3 cm
Weight 330 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Shell, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales?, Resin, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Inserting, Sewing, Wrapping
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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