Original 19th Century Seneca Indian Snapping Turtle Rattle Antique Percussion Firearms The etch is beautiful

The etch is beautiful

Circa 1905 this is a very decorative these have been in use since the 1700s

a face piece and outserts

MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK HARDY C

in the Museum record from where this set was acquired

Original 19th Century Seneca Indian Snapping Turtle Rattle Antique Percussion Firearms The etch is beautifulOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating to the late 19th century this is a dried and smoked shell, head, and neck of a common snapping turtle, with stretched neck that has been wrapped in leather. Inside the hollow body are cherry pits which create a rattling sound when shook. There is a wooden rod reinforcing turtle's neck, which is wrapped with leather, terminating with turtle's head. Approximate size: length 16 x width 7. Snapping turtle rattles