kwa̱xa̱da̱n (Raven Rattle)

contemporary art

Rattle with two complementary parts in the form of raven (a). A reclining red figure with a green face and black ears on raven's back is connected to another bird head near the handle by a protruding tongue. The rattle sits with its handle in a stand that protrudes diagonally from a rectangular block of wood with bevelled edges and a red painted design (b).