Caribou call

A rattle made with caribou hooves strung on a caribou hide thong. The rattling noise simulates clicking sounds made by caribou hooves when their toes rub together. A rattle was used in winter hunting to attract caribou closer.
Accession No.
983.001.001
Maker
Mantla, Philip
Culture
Dene
Region
Tłı̨chǫ
Location
Gamètı̀, Rae Lake
Date
1983
Caribou call