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Vessel rattle (onó'kah kastaweh'shae')

(Seneca Nation, about 1847–1907)
19th century
Object PlaceNew York State, United States
Medium/TechniqueCowhorn, wood
DimensionsLength 27.7 cm, diameter 7 cm (Length 10 7/8 in., diameter 2 3/4 in.)
Credit LineLeslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession number17.2237
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (b. 1858 - d. 1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (b. 1858 - d. 1922), Boston; 1916, gift of William Lindsey to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)
Restricted: For reference only
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