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Moreno Costume Noise Maker
Moreno Costume Noise Maker
Moreno Costume Noise Maker
DepartmentLatin America

Moreno Costume Noise Maker

NameNoise maker
Maker Gonzalo Cruz
Date2000
Place madeOruro, Bolivia, South America
MediumMetal, wood, paint, plastic sequins, glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 6 11/16 x 7 1/2 x 18 7/8 in. (17 x 19 x 48 cm)
Credit LineIFAF collection
Object numberFA.2008.56.16
DescriptionThis noise maker resembles an armadillo. It is of silver colored metal with gold colored beads and red, yellow, and blue plastic "jewels" running along the sides. There is a wood handle. Two silver bars are attached to the top of the body near the head and tail, ea. approximately 4 cm long (possibly for a belt to be run through).
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