Rattle Item Number: A7541 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden rattle composed of two complementary parts connected with three wooden pegs and cord. Smooth, unpainted wood. Polished black goat horn handle tip.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Narrative
Some items in this collection are thought to have been collected by E. H. Verney, circa 1862?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada ? before 1893
- Owned by Edmund Hope Verney and John Scott Young
- Owned by David G. Young before September 15, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and David G. Young (Seller) on September 15, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan ?
- Previous Owner
- Edmund Hope Verney, John Scott Young and David G. Young
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and David G. Young (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Collection Date
- before 1893
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0053/0015