Rattle Item Number: Nb3.1488 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical wooden rattle. The rattle is widest at the centre and tapers to the ends. The cedar has large incised designs painted red and black. There is an inscription, "Cranmer 81" on one end.
Cultural Context
contemporary art; ceremonial
Item History
- Made by Doug Cranmer (Maker) in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada during 1981
- Owned by Heritage House Gallery before February 27, 1981
- Received from Heritage House Gallery (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on February 27, 1981
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- Nb3.1488
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- cedar wood and paint
- Overall
- height 55.3 cm, diameter 9.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Doug Cranmer (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Heritage House Gallery
- Received from
- Heritage House Gallery (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1981
- Ownership Date
- before February 27, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on February 27, 1981
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 38
- Accession Number
- 0703/0001