11
Indigenous North American Ceremonial Rattle
Estimate:
$10 - $200
Sold
$25
Live Auction
Midwest Estate Antiques & Collections
Category
Description
This impressive artifact features a wooden handle adorned with intricate burn-engraved patterns. It includes two small animal hooves filled with beans, creating a unique rattling sound. The rattles are securely attached with real leather and decorated with detailed beadwork. The blue beads symbolize the sky and water, while the red beads represent life, vitality, and strength.
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 2''L x 6.5''W x 11.5''H
Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 2''L x 6.5''W x 11.5''H
Condition
Age related wear.