Rattle

Seneca Turtle Rattle

New York State, USA
Northeast

Snapping turtle shell, wood, leather
Mid 1900's

Seneca vessel rattle (kanyáhte' ká'nowa'), made from a snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina). The neck is stretched out and serves as a handle.

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