Raven Rattle
Item number A2467 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Shaped as a raven, holding a red disc in his beak. Handle projects from the tail and is formed of two pieces of wood bound together with plant fibre cord. On the raven's back are carved a reclining otter ? with a kingfisher against his knees and a frog on his stomach, with which he is exchanging tongues. Otter faces toward the handle.
History Of Use
Raven rattles were carried by chief's or people of high rank at public gatherings.
Iconographic Meaning
Raven is the trickster/creator mythological hero; he is carrying the sun, his gift to mankind. Otter was associated with shamans.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1850 and 1880
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before April 8, 1976
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on April 8, 1976
What
- Name
- Raven Rattle
- Identification Number
- A2467
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- paint, plant fibre and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, carved, bound and painted
- Overall
- height 13.2 cm, width 11.3 cm, depth 34.4 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1880
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 1976
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0336/0047
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