$995 USD
Rare Northwest Coast Nuu-chah-nulth Ceremonial Bear form Rattle Circa 1900
Artist: Nuu-chah-nulth
Date:1900-20
Materials: Wood, red, green, white and black paints, pebbles
Dimensions: 7 ½” L x 2 ½” x 2 ¼” H
Description: A rare old Northwest Coast dance rattle featuring a splayed out bear. The imagery shows the bear flying through the spiritual world with his limbs emerging from his back. The rattle is painted in vibrant old and original paints of white, red, green and black. Pebbles contained inside to created rattling sound effects. The rattle has a beautiful old patina from many years of careful use and handling and will make a great addition to anyone’s collection.
| Weight | 1.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 2.0 × 1.75 in |
| Item Location | USA |
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Nuu-chah-nulth Makah Bird Rattle
Date: Late 19th / early 20th Century
Artist: Nuu-chah-nulth Makah
Materials: Maple wood, green, red, black and yellow
Dimensions: 8 ½” L x 2” x 1 ¾”
Description: A small elegant ceremonial bird form rattle carved from a hard wood and painted with great old and original pigments in red, green, black and yellow. A sweet little folk art carving with a beautiful patina from much use and great age.
| Weight | 1.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.5 × 2.0 × 1.75 in |
| Item Location | USA |
