Description:

Native American, North America, Pacific Northwest (USA and Canada), Kwakwaka'wak (Kwakiutl) tribe, ca. mid 20th century CE. A beautiful rattle depicting a stylized avian face, hand-carved from hardwood and finely-detailed in a characteristic Northwest Coast style. The rattle portion is painted a gorgeous sky blue with a red interior beak, inlaid abalone shell eyes, and a raised crest made from horsehair. The long cylindrical handle is wrapped in thick leather cord. Size (not including hair): 4.5" W x 11" H (11.4 cm x 27.9 cm); 12.5" H (31.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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#155440

  • Condition: Light surface wear commensurate with age, with a few losses to the hair. The leather strap around the handle is slightly worn with a rich patina.

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