Rattle Item Number: 3504/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood rattle carved in the shape of a duck. Formed with two pieces, top and bottom, that are tied together on each side with black cloth. Pieces are also secured together with nails at the end of the handle and underneath the duck head. Duck’s eyes are drilled into face, beak has been lost. Body is large and rounded on both sides. Tail functions as a long handle. Ends angle outward, forming a “V” shape. Label attached to inner top section of tail. Handwritten text across back. Rattle is hollow, and filled with pebbles and small sheets of metal. (Original ties, likely hide or root, are gone).
Narrative
Writing on the piece (difficult to decipher) appears to read: "Ceremonial duck used by the [Luquamal?] or [Luquanam?] tribe [Ilywikopa Kou-a-kay ?] about 1880." Bequest from Lyle's estate; said to have previously come from his father.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1880
- Owned by Richard Donald Lyle before June 22, 2021
- Received from Richard Donald Lyle (Donor) on June 22, 2021
What
- Name
- Rattle
- Identification Number
- 3504/1
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- wood, cotton fibre, metal and stone
- Overall
- height 13.5 cm, width 10.0 cm, depth 43.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Richard Donald Lyle
- Received from
- Richard Donald Lyle (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1880
- Ownership Date
- before June 22, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 22, 2021
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3504/0001