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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Rattle
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Rattle

Maker Costa Rican
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedNorth and Central America
MediumCeramic with white slip
Dimensions4 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (11.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsMusical instruments
Object numberC-86-73
Collections
DescriptionTubular rattle with one tapered end, the other with a small fire hole and 3 nubbins around the edge - 2 more fire holes in line along length, at thirds, with 2 nubbins extending from side perpendicular to each hole (one set broken off).
Brown ware with white slip.
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