Rattle

70-9-229

From: Canada | Ontario | Six Nations Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-229
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cayuga | Iroquois
Provenience Canada | Ontario | Six Nations Reservation
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bison Horn | Pigment | Wood
Description

Horn rattle used in majority of dances in the Long House at Sour Springs. Made of bison horn. Painted at the top and bottom of the rattle, wooden handle. Obtained from Sadegohes - "Equal height of trees."

Height 22.5 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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