Plains Deer Skin Hoof Rattle

Early/Mid 20th Century

12.5" L x 3.25" x 3.875" D + 5" Fringe + 5" L Feather

Hand Made from Deer Skin with 2 Hoof Toes, Hide with Fringe and a Feather

In Very Good Condition

A Plains Deer Skin Hoof Rattle is a traditional Native American percussion instrument, particularly associated with Plains tribes (such as those from the Great Plains region, including groups like the Lakota, Cheyenne, Arapaho, or Osage).

These rattles are crafted using deer hooves (often dewclaws or cloven hooves) attached to a handle or strap, typically wrapped or covered in deerskin (or buckskin/rawhide) for grip, decoration, and structure. The hooves clack together to produce a sharp, rhythmic rattling sound when shaken.