Rattle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/424

Male head rattle with terracotta and traces of cream slip in high-relief headdress, eyes and mouth. Pierced ears, nostrils and mouth. Complete ceramic.


  • Type of Item rattle
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0424