Raven Rattle Item Number: 3261/60 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Raven rattle. Rattle in the shape of a brid with figures on its back, made of two pieces of wood that are held together by a braided cord coiled around the handle. The top end of the rattle is carved into a bird's head; the round belly has a face carved on it, with a hooked nose in relief. On the raven's back is a carved reclining figure and a bird head with a long beak above. (Interior likely holds pebbles, beads or lead shot.)
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1900
- Owned by Elspeth McConnell before April 12, 2018
- Received from Elspeth McConnell (Donor) on April 12, 2018
What
- Name
- Raven Rattle
- Identification Number
- 3261/60
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, paint, plant fibre and metal
- Overall
- height 12.0 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Elspeth McConnell
- Received from
- Elspeth McConnell (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1900
- Ownership Date
- before April 12, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on April 12, 2018
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3261/0060