Rattle

1998.19.2958

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Artifact Identification Rattle   (1998.19.2958)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Native American: Mexican?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 26 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 2.5 cm
Weight 62 g
Measuring Remarks Second Largest Dimension describes width of rattle. Third Largest Dimension describes width of handle. L: 27cm W: 7.5cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Plant--Gourd, Plant--Wood, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Joining, Painting?
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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