Necklace Rattle

29-43-815

From: United States of America | Southwestern Colorado | Mesa Verde

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-43-815
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cliff Dweller
Provenience United States of America | Southwestern Colorado | Mesa Verde
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bone | Turkey Bone
Description

String of seven turkey and other bone shafts forming a necklace rattle for ceremonial dances.

Length 33 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896

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