Bird Rattle Item Number: 1768/47 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden bird rattle. Made in two pieces, joined horizontally below wings. Painted with black wings, red head and red breast. Hollow with material inside (gravel?). Round metal eyes. Tail is handle.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
- Name
- Bird Rattle
- Identification Number
- 1768/47
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, copper metal ? and paint
- Overall
- height 13.2 cm, width 35.3 cm, depth 19.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1768/0047