Sxwayxwey Rattle Item Number: 1768/58 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round hoop made of root is threaded through four pairs of scallop shells. Eight bunches of grey and black striped feathers are attached near top with bark strips. Carved wooden handle is in the form of a double-headed seal and is attached with two pieces of leather and three brass tacks.
History Of Use
Sxwayxway dance rattle.
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
- Sxwayxwey Rattle
- Identification Number
- 1768/58
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, root ?, brass metal ?, paint, stain, adhesive, plastic ?, grass, skin, scallop shell and hawk feather
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, width 40.0 cm, depth 40.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish ?
- 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
- 1768/0058