ANIMAL SUBSTANCES.
HORN AND BONE.
| Fig. 498 ([41853]) (⅓) | Fig. 499 ([41219]) (⅕) |
1358. (41284). Bone awl, with iron shaft.
1359-1361. 1359, (41851); 1360, (41852); and 1361, ([41853]), Fig. [498], are specimens of a rattle or musical instrument made from the shell of a turtle which is highly esteemed by the Pueblo tribes. The flesh of the turtle is carefully removed from the shell, leaving it hollow. To the edges of the breast plate are attached the toes of goats or sheep. These toes coming in contact with the hollow shell produce a peculiar sound, in keeping with the sound caused by the gourd rattles used in the same ceremony. The rattle is fastened to the rear of the right leg near the knee when employed in the dances.
SKIN.
1362. (41287). Lasso or lariat of plaited leather.
1363. ([41219]). Hopple strap; ends locked by small blocks of wood. See Fig. [499].