Seal Rattle used to attract seal

Alaska Native

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Alaska Native. Seal Rattle used to attract seal, late 19th century. Wood, gourd, walrus ivory, 5 x 2 3/4 in. or (12.5 x 7.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Appleton Sturgis, 35.2124. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Seal Rattle used to attract seal

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood, gourd, walrus ivory

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

5 x 2 3/4 in. or (12.5 x 7.0 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Appleton Sturgis

Accession Number

35.2124

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