Sxwayxwey Rattle Item Number: A9331 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular rattle with scallop shell attachments. Handle is made from double cedar root hoops, which are concealed by a red print cloth. The thirteen pectin shells are pierced near their bases for attachment.
History Of Use
Used by Sxwayxwey dancers.
Narrative
Part of a Sxwayxwey regalia set purchased by H. Roloff from a source in Westholme, B.C.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Howard Roloff before November 1970
- Received from Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source) during November 1970
What
- Name
- Sxwayxwey Rattle
- Identification Number
- A9331
- Type of Item
- rattle
- Material
- fibre, cedar root and scallop shell
- Manufacturing Technique
- strung, tied and pierced
- Overall
- height 15.0 in, width 9.0 in
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- Howard Roloff
- Received from
- Howard Roloff (Seller) and Florence Fyfe-Smith (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 1970
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1970
Other
- Accession Number
- 0127/0003