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Suspension rattle
Native American, possibly Paiute
19th century
Object Place: United States, Western Plains region, Great Basin
Medium/Technique
Deer dewclaws, leather
Dimensions
Length 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.2234
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CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Idiophones
DescriptionThirteen dewclaws of varying sizes from deer (?), strung on cords of leather.
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (b. 1858 - d. 1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (b. 1858 - d. 1922), Boston; 1916, gift of William Lindsey to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)