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Deer hoof rattle

Titles: Deer hoof rattle (Supplied title)

Description: A deer hoof rattle, possibly Dakota, circa the mid-20th century or earlier. The rattle is composed of a worked wooden stick with a smooth shaft, the head of bird at the top, and a pointed tip at the base. A strip of leather tied to the shaft supports five rows of carved deer hooves (est.) attached by leather thongs.

Dates

  • Not later than 1964 (Date the Alexander Ramsey house was willed to the Minnesota Historical Society.) (Use)

Identifiers

  • Inventory Number: 752

Restrictions

  • Through curatorial review and/or additional consultation with American Indian elders, spiritual leaders, tribal officers or lineal descendants, this item has been determined to be culturally sensitive. As advised by the Minnesota Historical Society Indian Advisory Committee on April 20, 2012, the Minnesota Historical Society will not display images of culturally sensitive items on the public database.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 13 3/4 inches length
  • 2 inches width (at widest part of handle)

Subjects

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