Rattle Item Number: Nb567 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown wood rattle consisting of two rounded pieces put together, each with a semi-cylindrical handle, creating a full rounded spherical oval rattle joined together on the handle by three pegs. Small tufts of fur have been secured at the three places at either side where the rattle is tied. One side has a carved man's face that has black oval in tapering oval eyes with black brows above, diagonal black lines across the forehead, a black nose with red nostrils, and an open red mouth outlined by black. The other side has a carved hawk's face that has black oval in tapering oval eyes with black u form brows above, and a black beak outlined by red with a halo-like red feature around the head.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0336/0155