Alaskan sub arctic region Caribou Hunting Rattle, late 1800’s/early 1900’s

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- Artist: Artist unknown
- Type: Rattles
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Very interesting piece of culture and history in our native art gallery just arrived:
Alaskan sub arctic region Caribou Hunting Rattle
The rattling noise simulates clicking sounds made by caribou hooves when their toes rub together. A rattle was used in winter hunting to attract caribou closer. This rattle is made with caribou hooves strung on a caribou hide thong along the bone
Caribou are essential to traditional peoples of the North. Caribou meat is eaten and pretty much everything else of the animal is used in a variety of ways. Especially the antlers are carved into many types of tools, sculptures and rattles.
Measurements: 12” long, approx 2/4” thick bone
This piece originates from the subarctic region of either
Long story short: If you go after Caribou's this weekend - you NEED this :o)
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