Rattle Item Number: 2847/141 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gourd shaped clay rattle. The body is oblong and rounded with several holes piercing through the clay into the hollow centre. Through the holes can occasionally be seen unevenly shaped clay pebbles that rattle when the object is moved. The handle is long, thin, and slightly curved like the stem of a gourd. The rattle is mottled orange and black with a shiny finish.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2847/0141