Rattle
About this object
History of use
Narrative
Possibly Vicus Style; 0-200 C.E.
Iconographic meaning
The rattles appear to have the form of a bivalve shell, possibly spondylus, as the raised bumps on the surface resemble this shell. Spondylus is found in Ecuadorian waters and was a valued trade item in Peru over many centuries.
Physical description
Thin sheet metal in the shape of a bivalve, hinged with a fold. Convex surfaces have many raised bumps. Small holes for suspension pass through both sides of the hinge.
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