20th C. Northwest Coast Tlingit Wood Rattle Eagle

Native American, Northwestern United States, Haida, ca. mid-20th century CE. A handmade zoomorphic rattle constructed from wood in the form of an eagle, with richly painted details. The rattle is constructed from two pieces of hollowed cedar, then nailed together along the seam to contain the stone or bead rattle balls. The thick handle is pierced with a leather suspension cord. Rattles were used for ceremonial rituals or dances and the eagle was a powerful symbol to depict. Eagles were the masters of the sky and believed to commune directly with the creator spirits. Size: 11.5" L x 3" W (29.2 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Duane's Antiques, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

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Condition Report: Surface abrasions and chips throughout. Stable pressure fissures. Chips and fading to pigments. Rattle balls still emit sounds.