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Actions	Maracas made from gourds Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.Z.5.4-1 TitleMaracas made from gourds DescriptionA pair of maracas (Rattlers), made from gourds with feather decoration, wooden handles and red seeds in the handle tips encased in gum. The maracas are used for beating syncopated rhythm for ceremonial dances. Part of a collection donated by Dr. Wilburn H. Ferguson from his time with the Jivaro, South America. Production placeEquatorial Amazon Production periodTwentieth century, early Object nameMaracas made from gourds (X 2) Object categoryMiscellaneous

Object numberHC.Z.5.4-1

TitleMaracas made from gourds

DescriptionA pair of maracas (Rattlers), made from gourds with feather decoration, wooden handles and red seeds in the handle tips encased in gum. The maracas are used for beating syncopated rhythm for ceremonial dances. Part of a collection donated by Dr. Wilburn H. Ferguson from his time with the Jivaro, South America.

Production placeEquatorial Amazon

Production periodTwentieth century, early

Object nameMaracas made from gourds (X 2)

Object categoryMiscellaneous

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