Hopi Gourd Rattle

Artist Duane Towahongva (Hopi)

Namerattle

Date1970s

Mediumgourd, paint, bird feather, wood, cotton string, pebbles

Dimensions9 1/4 x 3 7/16 in. (23.5 x 8.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Charlotte McGowan

CultureHopi

Object numberA2018-1-16

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved gourd rattle; small gourd with round hole cut at bottom, smaller end, and small pebbles dropped inside, before round wood dowel, used for handle, is inserted in hole; small hole drilled into dowel for short length of white cotton string threaded through and tied; gourd painted a dark golden brown with black, red, and turquoise painted decorations; design is Hopi sun and below that is black stripe with stepped elements to represent pueblo buildings.

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