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Description

Flat, circular rattle made of copper. The rattle has long fringes of wool threaded around its sides and handle. The copper has been hammered and beaten into shape. Holes have been drilled along the edges to insert the wool fringe.

History Of Use

Anthropologist Wayne Suttles notes that ritualists rattles are used for cleansing. They are currently used by the Coast Salish at Potlatches, when families are doing "work" such as naming or honouring the dead. In the past, they had a different use and were primarily associated with winter dancing. He notes that horn rattles were previously used to: "induce possession in a person expected to become a 'new dancer' (1987:107)."

Cultural Context

ceremonial; cleansing; purification

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