Rattle

70-9-221

From: United States of America | Michigan | Emmet County | Harbor Springs

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-221
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ottawa
Provenience United States of America | Michigan | Emmet County | Harbor Springs
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Hoof | Wood | Buckskin
Iconography Mide Society
Description

"Hard rattle with deer dew claws in form of duck (ci ci 'b2n). Used by a Mide wiwan member in rite to expel black magic influence." (catalogue card)

Height 7.5 cm
Width 30 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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