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Rattle (Image withheld)

Object Details

Collection History
Collected in 1933 or 1934 by anthropologist Frank G. Speck (1881-1950); purchased by MAI from Frank Speck in 1934 using funds donated by Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Tutelo [Six Nations of the Grand River, Brantford, Ontario]
Collector
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Seller
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Presenter/funding source
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Object Name
Rattle (Image withheld)
Media/Materials
Cow horn, wood
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Ceremonial/Ritual items
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