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Gourd peyote rattle with carved and beaded handle, horsehair topper, and leather fringe
Unidentified
Gourd peyote rattle with carved and beaded handle, horsehair topper, and leather fringe
Unidentified

Rattle decorated with beadwork / Wilbur Eddie

Curatorial Remarks

This rattle has typical stylistic elements of a Native American Church rattle.

Tags: Rattle, beadwork, peyotism
People: Native American Church
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial use

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology

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Title(s): 
Rattle decorated with beadwork
Creator(s): 
Wilbur Eddie (Artist)
Culture: 
Native American
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
wood, hide, glass
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.2988
Previous Number(s): 
TL1999.77.1
Department: 
Not On View

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