Rattle Item Number: A7967 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rattle, the body oval in cross-section, composed of two symmetrical halves secured on the sides with leather. The handle is cylindrical, is slightly flared at the butt end, and is secured with fibre as well as nails. The base of the handle is coated in a resin-like substance with a brown colour.
Narrative
Collected by Wilhelm Helmer in Kispiox.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada during 1962
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before April 1962
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) during April 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Gitxsan
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kispiox, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before April 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during April 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0076/0007