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Rattle

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of journalist and art collector Frank Crowninshield (1872-1947); subsequently owned by John D. Graham; purchased by MAI from John D. Graham in 1937.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Haida
Previous owner
Frank Crowninshield, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
John D. Graham, Non-Indian
Seller
John D. Graham, Non-Indian
Date created
1840-1860
Object Name
Rattle
Media/Materials
Wood, spruce root
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Music and Sound
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