Raven Rattle Item Number: Nb3.1473 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rattle with two complementary parts in the form of raven (a). A reclining red figure with a green face and black ears on raven's back is connected to another bird head near the handle by a protruding tongue. The rattle sits with its handle in a stand that protrudes diagonally from a rectangular block of wood with bevelled edges and a red painted design (b).
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Simon Dick (Maker) in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada on January 29, 1996
- Owned by Simon Dick before January 29, 1996
- Received from Simon Dick (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on January 29, 1996
What
- Name
- Raven Rattle
- Identification Number
- Nb3.1473 a-b
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- cedar wood, paint, fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 29.0 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 46.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Creator
- Simon Dick (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Simon Dick
- Received from
- Simon Dick (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Ukwanalis, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- on January 29, 1996
- Ownership Date
- before January 29, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on January 29, 1996
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Current Location
- Case 41
- Accession Number
- 1682/0001 a-b