Rattle Item Number: 1373/60 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden rattle formed of two pieces of wood held together by coiled fishing wire at handle and two loops through holes in the sides of the head. Handle is undecorated and flares toward the end; head has four painted eye areas.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Helen Purkis before May 30, 1989
- Received from Helen Purkis (Donor) on May 30, 1989
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Helen Purkis
- Received from
- Helen Purkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 30, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on May 30, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1373/0060