Native American, Western United States, ca. late-20th century CE. A pair of dance rattle cuffs made from deer hooves and leather bands, intended to wear on a dancer’s wrists or ankles. The cuff has straps tied to each end, and leather cords are threaded through the pierced tip of the hooves with a red bead on each. This pair is in great condition, and made for dances or powwows, and can be used as intended! Size of leather band: 11.5″ L x 2″ W (29.2 cm x 5.1 cm); hooves: 2.5″ L x 1″ W (6.4 cm x 2.5 cm)
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Condition: Some light wear from previous use. Chips to hooves, and wear on leather, but overall good condition. Can be used as intended.
Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection, purchased from Indian Trader West, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, April 5, 1994
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