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Sxwayxwey RattleA9331

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.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
fibre, cedar root and scallop shell
Made in
Quamichan, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8043

Flat, circular rattle made of copper. The rattle has long fringes of wool threaded around its sides and handle. The copper has been hammered and beaten into shape. Holes have been drilled along the edges to insert the wool fringe.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wool fibre and copper metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8044

Rattle made from bent wood with engraved designs in faded red colour. The head of the rattle is triangular in shape. The handle is wrapped in wool. The top of the rattle and the base of its handle are also fringed with wool.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
wool fibre and wood
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8045

Carved, wooden rattle decorated with human faces and white wool fringes on the sides. The two human faces are finely carved and appear on both sides of the rattle. The handle is bound with bark. Facial features are emphasized with black and red paint.

Culture
Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
Material
bark, wool fibre and wood
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Black Dance Bird RattleA8049

Rattle consisting of two complementary parts in form of a bird.

Culture
Coast Salish: Songhees ?
Material
metal and wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA8053

Rattle in shape of a triangle with one extended side for handle. Sides are sewn. Lead shot is inside the rattle for making noise.

Culture
Coast Salish ?
Material
fibre, mountain sheep horn ? and lead metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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RattleA3516

Metal rattle with fibres of mountain goat wool and nettles coverin the metal. Handle is wood and is painted red and white.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
wood, wool fibre, paint and tin metal
Made in
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Black Dance Bird RattleA2102

Rattle in form of a bird, unpainted.

Culture
Coast Salish: Songhees
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Black Dance Bird RattleA2103

Bird shaped rattle painted red. Seams are tied together.

Culture
Coast Salish: Songhees
Material
fibre, paint and wood
Made in
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Black Dance Bird RattleA2182

The rattle is carved in two parts and is hollow. The top section which includes the head and tail (handle) is one piece, the body is hollowed out then the lower section carved to fit and is joined with nails to the top section.

Culture
Coast Salish: Songhees
Material
metal and wood
Made in
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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