Shark Calling Rattle Item Number: 2716/28 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
One part of a three piece artistic representation of the attributes of the "shark caller". Curved fragments of coconut shell, which are strung onto two strips of rattan bound together into a loop handle, make a rattling sound when shaken.
Item History
- Made by Sisia Family (Maker) in Libba, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea during 2006
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer in Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea during May 2006
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before October 16, 2008
- Received from Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on October 16, 2008
What
- Name
- Shark Calling Rattle
- Identification Number
- 2716/28
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, rattan, bamboo grass and coconut nutshell
- Overall
- height 16.0 cm, width 38.0 cm, depth 15.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Malagan
- Creator
- Sisia Family (Maker)
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Carol E. Mayer (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Libba, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
- Collected in
- Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- during 2006
- Collection Date
- during May 2006
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 2008
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 66
- Accession Number
- 2716/0028