Name/Title
Rattle, CeremonialEntry/Object ID
L2004.049.001Description
Raven Rattle with stand, at.oow object, Tlingit, carved wood in the form of a Raven with sinew wrapped handle, on the breast of the Raven is another bird, usually interpreted as a hawk. The tail is upturned, forming the head of a kingfisher bird that is biting the tongue of the reclining humanoid figure. It's finely carved & decorated with formline design, using red, black, green paint. High quality. This rattle is attributed to the Naanya.aayi clan of Wrangell.
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