yatn (Rattle)
About this object
Narrative
Cultural context
ceremonial
Physical description
A carved ovoid shaped rattle with handle. Rattle is made of two pieces joined by metal pins on sides and base of handle. Front is convex with carved, painted human face with black eyes. Red face with black marking and crosshatching on either side of the nose. Mouth is red. Back has Northwest Coast design with ovoids, beak-like design, and crosshatching. Stones and shells inside rattle. The brown wood is painted dark red, red, and black.
Date Acquired
18 Nov 1998
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Tom & Frances Richardson CollectionMore...
Measurements
Overall: 10.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 31.8 cm
Object Number
1768/10