Rattle
Item number A6363 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Brown wood rattle in the form of a whale. Black lower jaw has a white outlined plain crescent. Black dorsal fin has a white ovoid, a curving white m-shape, and is inserted into the back. Side fins have a black ovoid in ovoid, and two white split u's at the tip. Has oval black eyes in a tapering oval surrounded by a white area. Mouth and nostrils are red. Body is black and tapers down to an outward flaring handle. There is a green cord loop through the middle of the handle. Makes noise when shaken.
Narrative
Previously listed as a clapper, however the lower jaw is now sealed to the top, and there are stones or shot inside, to convert it into a rattle.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1954
- Collected in Blunden Harbour, British Columbia, Canada and Ba'as, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Joe Seaweed before January 13, 1954
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Joe Seaweed (Seller) on January 13, 1954
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- A6363
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, paint and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 23.7 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 8.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Blunden Harbour, British Columbia, Canada and Ba'as, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- Joe Seaweed
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Joe Seaweed (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1954
- Ownership Date
- before January 13, 1954
- Acquisition Date
- on January 13, 1954
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 24
- Accession Number
- 1966/0002
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