Description
Raven Rattle Tsimshian 19th C
Artist: Tsimshian
Date:1860
Materials: Maple, paint red. Blue and black native and trade pigments, and lead shot or pebbles.
Dimensions: 13 ½”L x 4 ½” x 7” H
Description: A classic Tsimshian chief’s raven rattle. Delicately carved with precise from line details in perfect balance. Extensively hollowed out sections. Excellent original condition with no restorations or repaint old museum #1382. Very rare to find outside of a museum setting. Comes with custom display stand.
Provenance: USA private collection.