Haida Salmon Rattle
British Columbia
Mineral paint
1890
Height 3 3/4" Length 11 3/4"
Provenance: Wisconsin Trade
Animals indigenous to the Northwest Coast region play prominent roles in everyday life. Rattles were part of chiefs’ ceremonial dance regalia; often used in potlatch and other ceremonies. Warm well used patina.
British Columbia
Mineral paint
1890
Height 3 3/4" Length 11 3/4"
Provenance: Wisconsin Trade
Animals indigenous to the Northwest Coast region play prominent roles in everyday life. Rattles were part of chiefs’ ceremonial dance regalia; often used in potlatch and other ceremonies. Warm well used patina.
British Columbia
Mineral paint
1890
Height 3 3/4" Length 11 3/4"
Provenance: Wisconsin Trade
Animals indigenous to the Northwest Coast region play prominent roles in everyday life. Rattles were part of chiefs’ ceremonial dance regalia; often used in potlatch and other ceremonies. Warm well used patina.