Raven Rattle Item Number: A8048 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Composed of two complementary parts in the form of raven. Reclining figure on raven's back connected by an elongated tongue to the second bird figure at the tail. Belly emphasized by a bird's face with recurved beak.
History Of Use
Used by chiefs in ceremonial dances.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made by Johnny Snow (Maker) in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1950 and 1962
- Owned by Edith Bevan Cross before July 30, 1962
- Received from Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) on July 30, 1962
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuxalk
- Creator
- Johnny Snow (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Edith Bevan Cross
- Received from
- Edith Bevan Cross (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1962
- Ownership Date
- before July 30, 1962
- Acquisition Date
- on July 30, 1962
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0081/0019