Rattle Item Number: 3534/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rattle with a ball-shaped head and wooden handle. Ball is made of seed(?) beads and is decorated with alternating stripes; done in brown and dark brown. Cylindrical protrusion on top of head with an opening, showing hollow interior. A band of red feathers is tied around the midpoint of the handle; additional plant ties at base.
Item History
- Made in Guyana
- Collected during 1970
- Owned by Josephine de before November 18, 2021
- Received from Josephine de (Donor) on November 18, 2021
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- 3534/5
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- seed ?, wood, feather and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 31.8 cm, diameter 7.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Wai-Wai
- Previous Owner
- Josephine de
- Received from
- Josephine de (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guyana
When
- Collection Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before November 18, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3534/0005