Feather, Bone Knuckle, Beads, Bone Handle, Turtle Shell, Brass Bells

Rattle

Plains Region
Plains

Feather, Bone Knuckle, Beads, Bone Handle, Turtle Shell, Brass Bells
ca. Mid. 20th century

Length: 16 inches; Width: 6 inches

Native America, Sioux tribe, ceremonial turtle rattle. The turtle is not to be confused with the protected "desert" Tortoise.

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Catalog#: HWMC