Rattle Item Number: A7540 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rounded hardwood rattle composed of two complementary parts connected with wooden pegs and wire. Plain surface.
History Of Use
Thought to have been a shaman's rattle.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Narrative
Some items in this collection are thought to have been collected by E. H. Verney, circa 1862?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1800 and 1850
- Collected in Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada ? before 1893
- Owned by Edmund Hope Verney and John Scott Young
- Owned by David G. Young before September 15, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and David G. Young (Seller) on September 15, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- Edmund Hope Verney, John Scott Young and David G. Young
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and David G. Young (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1850
- Collection Date
- before 1893
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1961
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0053/0014