Description
Bird Raven Rattle Northern Kwakiutl or Possibly Nuu-chah-nulth
Date:19th Century
Materials: Maple wood, natural and trade pigments, copper, stones or lead shot.
Dimensions: 11” l x 4 ¼” w x 4” H. Has a custom built display stand
Description: Northern Kwakiutl ( Collected in Quatsino sound) or possibly Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka), carved as a bird in two pieces, held together by copper nails, with wings partially outstretched, supporting an land otter, standing on four legs on its back, the top and bottom painted with avian motifs and feather highlights in black. Very nice well preserved condition, with nice aged patina from use and careful handling. Museum quality and a fine addition to anyone’s collection.
Provenance: Collected between 1928 – 1939 in Port Alice, Quatsino Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia by Dr. Gordon Lawson, the British Columbia Pulp & Paper company doctor at Port Alice; thence by descent through the family.
