Disc Rattle

Plains Indians American

20th century

Not on view

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Title: Disc Rattle
Maker: Plains Indians (United States)
Date: 20th century
Geography: United States
Culture: Native American (Sioux, probably)
Medium: Cane, hide
Dimensions: L. +/- 18-1/2 in. (+/- 45.7 cm)
W. 1 in. (2.6 cm)
Classification: Idiophone-Shaken-rattle
Credit Line: Gift of Lillian Caplin, The Center for Musical Antiquities, 2002
Object Number: 2002.573.1
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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