Rattle Item Number: 1768/33 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Copper metal rattle with wood handle. Rattle has straight sides and curved top. Two pieces, joined together by ten rivets. Raised oblong shape and raised "T" on front and back. Four inset abalone shells on front. Lined markings on front and back.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Prince Rupert, 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
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- 1768/33
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- copper metal, wood and abalone shell
- Overall
- height 3.0 cm, width 34.1 cm, depth 16.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian ?
- 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
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 1768/0033