Rattle Item Number: A6898 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rattle composed of a cedar branch bent into a circle with a crossbar, all bound with fibre. Deer hooves and small skull attached with sinew.
History Of Use
Thought to be a shaman's rattle.
Cultural Context
ceremonial
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Mrs. J. Cuzen before June 1958
- Received from Mrs. J. Cuzen (Donor) during June 1958
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. J. Cuzen
- Received from
- Mrs. J. Cuzen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1958
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2159/0005