Rattle

Item number 1258/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

Public

Item Records

This page shows all the information we have about this item. Both the institution that physically holds this item, and RRN members have contributed the knowledge on this page. You’re looking at the item record provided by the holding institution. If you scroll further down the page, you’ll see the information from RRN members, and can share your own knowledge too.

The RRN processes the information it receives from each institution to make it more readable and easier to search. If you’re doing in-depth research on this item, be sure to take a look at the Data Source tab to see the information exactly as it was provided by the institution.

These records are easy to share because each has a unique web address. You can copy and paste the location from your browser’s address bar into an email, word document, or chat message to share this item with others.

Data
Data Source

This information was automatically generated from data provided by MOA: University of British Columbia. It has been standardized to aid in finding and grouping information within the RRN. Accuracy and meaning should be verified from the Data Source tab.

Description

Elliptically shaped wooden rattle with straight, thick handles protruding from both ends. Each handle has a flat knob-like end and string spooled around it. The rattle itself is painted with two faces in red, black and white.

History Of Use

Used in ceremonial dances. The ties and shapes at the end keep the dancer from losing grip during the dance.

Cultural Context

ceremonial

Narrative

These rattles (1258/1-2) were owned by the late hereditary Chief Fred Williams (Hopetown, Sullivan Bay). They were last used in 1945 and there are existing photographs. The rattles were in Elsie Williams' possession after the death of Fred Williams.