Jemez Dance Rattle

Artist F. Shendo (Jemez | Towa)

Namerattle

Datec. 1964

Mediumgourd, paint, hide, seed, adhesive, string

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/16 x 4 5/16 in. (15.8 x 11 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureJemez

Object numberA1996-1-184

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand made rattle from gourd, with cylindrical wooden rod inserted through stem end and center of gourd, and glued in place, with string attached where handle and gourd are joined; gourd has seeds inside for noise; black painted ground with white painted decorations, and brown wood; design consists of wavy band with pendant feathers; several strands of yellow-tan buckskin thong tied around handle.

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