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Seashell Rattles
Single shell hand held mussel rattles were also used without a handle...

Turtle Shell Rattle
Ceremonial Rattle used to accompany certain songs and dancers....

Ceremonial Rattles
Most common musical instrument among California Native people was the Clapper Stick...
 

Percussion Sticks
To accompany certain songs and dances including the sacred Swordfish Dance.

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