Rattle Item Number: A5252 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bird-shaped rattle with long protruding handle. Bird has a narrow neck and head that tapers upwards from the body. The top of the rattle is a flat surface and widens to the shape of two wings and a tail feather. The body of the bird is underneath the wings and is bulbous in shape. The handle protrudes from underneath the tail feather.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 0160/0004