Rattle Item Number: A7855 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Painted bird rattle, carved in two complementary parts, tied together at sides. Carved in the form of a bird with colours and patterns painted over head and body, in red, gray, green, and black.
History Of Use
Used in the Nuu-chah-nulth whaling ritual.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada between 1800 and 1900
- Collected in Nuchatlitz, British Columbia, Canada during 1961
- Owned by Frank Savey
- Owned by Edward F. Meade before October 11, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller) on October 11, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Frank Savey and Edward F. Meade
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Edward F. Meade (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Nuchatlitz, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1900
- Collection Date
- during 1961
- Ownership Date
- before October 11, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on October 11, 1961
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 0064/0006