Raven rattle. Rattle in the shape of a brid with figures on its back, made of two pieces of wood that are held together by a braided cord coiled around the handle. The top end of the rattle is carved into a bird's head; the round belly has a face carved on it, with a hooked nose in relief. On the raven's back is a carved reclining figure and a bird head with a long beak above. (Interior likely holds pebbles, beads or lead shot.)

• Cultural Context

  ceremonial

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• Type of Item rattle
• Culture Northwest Coast
• Material wood, paint, plant fibre, metal
• Measurements height 12.0 cm, width 28.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Elspeth McConnell
• Received from Elspeth McConnell

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date before 1900
• Ownership Date before April 12, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3261/0060