Object name: Rattles / Object class: Rattles (indirectly struck idiophones) / Function: 5.4 Secular and Religious Musical Instruments - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Rattles, accession number 5-4335a,b, described as Conical rattles (Gofshgotshe'e) of twined cordage; stitched to base of round section of calabash; pair connected by cord; height each circa 12.5 cm. Made and used by women and girls for dances at festivals, hudok, funerals, etc. to give the dancers their cadence; held in hands or fastened below knee. Collected 8/2/1964.

Hearst Museum object titled Rattles, accession number 5-4336a,b, described as Conical rattles (Gofshgotshe'e) of twined cordage; stitched to base of round section of calabash; disconnected pair; height each circa 8.5 cm. Made and used by women and girls for dances at festivals, hudok, funerals, etc. to give the dancers their cadence; held in hands or fastened below knee. Collected 8/2/1964.