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Rattle

Date1890-1904

Mediumcedar

DimensionsOther: 12.7 × 24.1 cm (5 × 9 1/2 in.)

ClassificationsCeremonial Objects

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Haida

Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-544

Object numberHRC 00544

Descriptionblobular head rattle with 2 deeply carved faces on each side. one side, a face with spiralled nostrils and protruding tongue. other, a hawk like nose protruding over clenched teeth. painted old red and black. ears carved on top of each face, painted details under chin. ratlers inside. short stocky handle.
collected in Skedans

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