Rattle Item Number: 1485/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plant fibre rattle with a rounded triangular base that tapers to join a cylindrical shaped body that ends in an oval shaped loop handle. The body and handle are overlaid with thin layers of wrapped plant fibre which is decorated with a black pigment. The base has two pieces of boar tusk inside.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Owned by William McCann before July 10, 1991
- Received from William McCann (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on July 10, 1991
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- 1485/7
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- plant fibre, boar tusk and pigment
- Overall
- height 48.3 cm, diameter 23.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- William McCann
- Received from
- William McCann (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1991
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1485/0007