Ceremonial Rattle

Object/Artifact

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El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Name/Title

Ceremonial Rattle

Entry/Object ID

E-215

Description

A round, mudhead ceremonial rattle made by Merril Yaiva. It was handmade using native cottonwood and a gourd. It is unadorned with a string threaded through a small hole at the bottom of the handle, with a small nodule on top.

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Hopi Pottery

Acquisition

Accession

14.01.33

Made/Created

Artist

Merrill Yaiva

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Southwest

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Hopi
Native American

Dimensions

Length

29.3 cm

Material

Wood, Gourd

Color

Tan

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Notes

Free from discoloration and damage.