Rattle Item Number: A2100 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rattle made of five scallop shells in decreasing size (the four largest are pink-brown while the smallest is lighter in colour) hanging from a light brown wood hoop bound with brown string.
History Of Use
Ceremonial rattle usually used during the Sxwayxwey (Coast Salish) or Xxwi Xxwi (Kwakwaka'wakw) dance. According to some Cowichan visitors (who viewed the rattle in 1997) it is meant to be held in the right hand of a dancer.
Cultural Context
ceremonial; Sxwayxwey or Xwi Xwi dance
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Received from Unknown (Unknown)
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Received from
- Unknown (Unknown)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
Other
- Condition
- fair