Container
Item number 1060/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Carved container of wood with a hinged lid. The bottom section is in the shape of a canoe and rests on a base of two horizontal wooden bars; interior is hollowed out. Lid is carved in the form of a grouse; on one wing is a hinge that attaches the lid to the base and on the other is a hook clasp to hold the container shut. A small metal handle is attached to the middle of the bird's back. Lettering on the clasp side reads "Indian Dance Rattle" in black ink.
History Of Use
Old documentation (from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum) say this was a "boat shaped dancers' rattle, in which pebbles are placed, when used at dance."
Narrative
Provenance unknown; thought to possibly be from Eastern Canada? Said to have been acquired by the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum around 1912-13.
Item History
- Made in Canada ? before 1913
- Owned by Sisters of Saint Ann Museum
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before September 6, 1985
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on September 6, 1985
What
- Name
- Container
- Identification Number
- 1060/7
- Type of Item
- container
- Material
- wood, brass metal, stone ? and lacquer
- Overall
- height 16.2 cm, width 36.2 cm, depth 13.3 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands ?
- Previous Owner
- Sisters of Saint Ann Museum and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1913
- Ownership Date
- before September 6, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on September 6, 1985
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1060/0007
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