Rattle Item Number: 704/56 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Part a and b are oval-shaped brass rattles that have a wider end that is attached to a snake head(?) extension. Rattle is tubular with slit around perimeter. Fluted edges and small objects inside to make rattle sound. Small indentations around perimeter for decoration. Part b is slightly smaller.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka
- Collected during 1978
- Owned by Jason Schoonover before February 10, 1981
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller) on February 10, 1981
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- 704/56 a-b
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- brass metal
- Part A
- height 3.0 cm, width 22.4 cm, depth 10.6 cm
- Part B
- height 3.0 cm, width 21.3 cm, depth 10.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sinhalese
- Previous Owner
- Jason Schoonover
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 107
- Accession Number
- 0704/0056 a-b