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Rattle

Rattle, made of deer hoofs, suspended by string from a string handle, used by women when dancing: Americas, Paraguay, Chaco, 19th - early 20th century

  • Date:
    19th - early 20th century
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  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Paraguay
  • Culture:Chaco
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  • Materials:Deer hoof; String
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 60; Approximate Length 170; Approximate Depth 150mm