Rounded oval wooden rattle comprised of two complementary parts, with painted designs. Sides held together by twisted fibre wrapped around the handle. One side has a zoomorphic face with straight, bared teeth and ears extending upwards. The other side has a face with large circular eyes and ears extending upwards. Designs on both sides painted in black, red and dark green.

• Cultural Context

  ceremonial

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• Type of Item rattle
• Culture Northwest Coast
• Material wood, paint, natural fibre, stone
• Measurements height 26.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 8.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Margaret Hess
• Received from Margaret Hess

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Ownership Date before September 28, 2017
• Acquisition Date on September 28, 2017

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3259/0021