Rattle Item Number: 2800/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rattle with cedar bark fringe at top, bird face carved and painted on one side, handle wrapped with cotton cord. Part b is a wooden stand with a hole that holds the rattle upright.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Doug Cranmer (Maker) in 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada during 1960
- Owned by David Torontow and Dorothy Torontow before June 3, 2010
- Received from David Torontow (Donor) and Dorothy Torontow (Donor) on June 3, 2010
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- 2800/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, cedar bark, cotton fibre and paint
- Part A
- height 25.0 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
- Part B
- height 3.5 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 17.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Doug Cranmer (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- David Torontow and Dorothy Torontow
- Received from
- David Torontow (Donor) and Dorothy Torontow (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- 'Yalis (Alert Bay), British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1960
- Ownership Date
- before June 3, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on June 3, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2800/0002 a-b