DepartmentHispano
Guaje (Ceremonial Dance Rattle)
NameRattle
Maker
Charlie Sanchez Jr.
(American, born 1947)
CultureHispano
Date2018
Place madeTome, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumGourd, wood (pine), gesso, natural mineral pigments, oat straw, leather
DimensionsRattle on stand: 20 7/8 × 10 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (53 × 26.5 × 14 cm)
Rattle only: 18 7/8 × 5 1/8 × 3 15/16 in. (48 × 13 × 10 cm)
Stand only: 13 15/16 × 10 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (35.4 × 26.5 × 14 cm)
Rattle only: 18 7/8 × 5 1/8 × 3 15/16 in. (48 × 13 × 10 cm)
Stand only: 13 15/16 × 10 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (35.4 × 26.5 × 14 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase with Linton Endowment Funds, A.2019.13.3ab.
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2019.13.3ab
Collections
ProvenancePurchased by curator directly from maker/vendor on 11/1/2018 for Musica Buena exhibition, 2019.
DescriptionMatachines dancer rattle with three crosses with straw applique representing the the crucifixion and the Holy Trinity atop a center ball with painted diamond motifs and leather wrapped handle and fringe; Rattle is mounted on a carved wood stand.
c. 1963
1990s
1963