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Date Published

  • January 2021
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Video: The Rhythm of Rattle Making 

Jan 2021
  ⁄  
Melissa Ray

In this video, meet Park Interpreter Melissa Ray from Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park and learn how to recreate the rhythmic sound of American Indian rattles. They are simple to make but deep in meaning.

Music-makers such as gords and turtle shell rattles at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

Unexpected Challenge at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park

Oct 2016
  ⁄  
Meg Matthews

At Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, there are the remains of ancient earthworks that are strategically placed.

Plum Bayou
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