Rattle

45-15-1195

From: Arizona | Walpi | First Mesa

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Aaya
Object Number 45-15-1195
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Walpi | First Mesa
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Gourd | Wood | Seed | Stone
Description

Ai-yo, gourd, flattened. Seeds and small stones used inside, wooden handle. Carried in some of the dances. Also used by mothers to amuse their children.

Length 7 cm
Outside Diameter 13.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945
Other Number 64? - Field No SF

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