xuuya giixiidaawuu (Raven Rattle)

About this object

Cultural context

ceremonial

Physical description

Raven rattle composed of two complementary parts in the form of a raven. Reclining figure on raven's back connected to a frog by a protruding tongue. The other side of the rattle is carved as a larger bird-like face with a re-curved beak. Painted in black, blue and red; plain handle.