Trident (palmas) and Rattle

Native American (Hopi probably, Pueblo)

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Trident (palmas) and Rattle
Date: 19th century
Geography: New Mexico, United States
Culture: Native American (Hopi probably, Pueblo)
Medium: Wood, gourd, rawhide, sinew, pebbles
Dimensions: a. Rattle: L. 6 1/2 in. × Diam. 2 in. (16.5 × 5.1 cm)
b. Trident: W. 12 7/16 × L. 15 9/16 x D. 3/4 in. (31.6 × 39.5 x 1.9 cm)
Classification: Idiophone-Shaken-rattle
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.607
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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