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Northwest Coast Rattle
Northwest Coast Rattle

Northwest Coast Rattle

Namerattle
Date1970s
Mediumhorsehair, animal skin, cotton cord
Credit LineGift of Charlotte McGowan
CultureNorthwest Coast Indian
Object numberA2018-1-22
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand made rattle; two pieces of processed animal skin formed into an oblong shaped body, constricting to long narrow neck, and pieces sewn together with cord; bits and pieces of unknown material sewn inside of body; long hank of horse hair fitted into neck;
skin is hard and light brown, cord is similar color, and horsehair is black.

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