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Vessel rattle (onó'kah kastaweh'shae')
Attributed to: Andrew John, Jr. (Seneca Nation, about 1847–1907)
Native American, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Seneca
19th century
Object Place: New York State, United States, Northeast
Medium/Technique
Cowhorn, wood
Dimensions
Length 27.7 cm, diameter 7 cm (Length 10 7/8 in., diameter 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.2237
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CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Idiophones
DescriptionShort cylinder of ox (?) horn capped at each end by disk of wood pinned by small brass (?) brads. Disks pierced at center by handle of wood. Twine cord tied to handle immediately above and below horn. Stones (?) inside.
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)