Description:

Native American, United States, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A jaw bone and deer hoof rattle probably by a Native artist, but is unsigned. The wooden handle is covered in leather, wool, fur (perhaps black bear) and attached to a jawbone. Deer hooves and bones dangled from the jaw, striking together. The jawbone is wrapped in leather, so the teeth are hidden, and the side is stamped in black ink with a pawprint. Perhaps made for powwows or for sale / as a curio. Size: 9.5" L x 7" W (24.1 cm x 17.8 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Wear and losses to hair, with active shedding to skin / hair. Rest is intact and great condition.

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