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DepartmentHispano

Metraca

NameRattle
Cultureunknown
Date20th century
Place madeunknown
Mediumwood
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 11 x 3 in. (22.86 x 27.94 x 7.62 cm)
Credit LineLuckett Family Donation
Object numberA.1997.48.10
DescriptionWooden unpainted metraca without stylistic decorations or carving. Iron bolts and wooden pegs hold the object together and a string is tied to one of the bolts. Handle shows some wear and usage and there is a long crack along the central "noisemaking" area.
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Artist Not Recorded
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