Rattle of a ‘medicine man’ or Chief, North America, 1801-1900

Made:
1801-1900 in North America and Canada
maker:
Tsimshian people
Carved wooden rattle, in the form of a raven, used by a Shaman Rattle of a ‘medicine man’ or Chief, North America, 1801-1900 Rattle of a ‘medicine man’ or Chief, North America, 1801-1900 Shaman's Rattle. Detail of figure Shaman's Rattle

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Carved wooden rattle, in the form of a raven, used by a Shaman
Science Museum Group
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Rattle of a ‘medicine man’ or Chief, North America, 1801-1900
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Rattle of a ‘medicine man’ or Chief, North America, 1801-1900
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Shaman's Rattle. Detail of figure
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Shaman's Rattle
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Carved wooden rattle, in the form of a raven, used by a Shaman, Haida or Tsimshian, North American

Carved wooden rattle, in the form of a raven, used by a Shaman, of either the Haida or Tsimshian people, North American, c. 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A12180
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 105 mm x 310 mm x 91 mm, .114 kg
type:
rattle and shamanic device