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THBEarly 20th C. Native American Tlingit Wood Orca Rattle
Lot 118
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Native American, Northwestern United States, Haida or Tlingit, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved and painted wooden rattle in the shape of an orca or killer whale. The piece is constructed from two wooden halves, hollowed out then attached together to create a chamber to hold rattle balls made of stones or beads. The halves are held together by nails and crimped metal pieces in the whale's mouth. The exterior is carved in low relief and painted to represent a stylized orca. The tail forms the handle and the fins are pierced for suspension or additional ornamentation. Rattles like this example were used by shamans to commune with spirits or for dancing ceremonies. The animal displayed on the instrument, such as this whale, perhaps symbolizes the powers of or gifts given to the user. Orcas are believed to assume the shape of humans and can walk on the land in disguise. Size: 10.3" L x 2.25" W x 4.5" H (26.2 cm x 5.7 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Duane's Antiques, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#166707Losses and chips to snout and stable pressure fissures radiating from this area. Chips to pigments in high pointed areas. Rattle is intact and emits noise when jostled.Condition
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