Haida, British Columbia
1890
Wood with mineral paint
Height 3¾ in. (9.5 cm), length 11¾ in. (29.8 cm)
Provenance: Wisconsin trade
This Haida salmon rattle was made in British Columbia in the late 19th century. Salmon are central to Northwest Coast life, appearing in foodways, seasonal cycles, oral traditions, and visual culture. Rattles were used in ceremonial contexts including chiefly dance regalia, potlatch activity, and other ritual settings.
The form is carved as a salmon with painted red and black details still visible across the body and tail. The surface shows age, handling, and wear, giving the object a clear sense of use rather than decorative display alone. Its compact scale, painted surface, and animal form make it a strong example of Haida ceremonial carving from this period.
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Haida, British Columbia
1890
Wood with mineral paint
Height 3¾ in. (9.5 cm), length 11¾ in. (29.8 cm)
Provenance: Wisconsin trade
This Haida salmon rattle was made in British Columbia in the late 19th century. Salmon are central to Northwest Coast life, appearing in foodways, seasonal cycles, oral traditions, and visual culture. Rattles were used in ceremonial contexts including chiefly dance regalia, potlatch activity, and other ritual settings.
The form is carved as a salmon with painted red and black details still visible across the body and tail. The surface shows age, handling, and wear, giving the object a clear sense of use rather than decorative display alone. Its compact scale, painted surface, and animal form make it a strong example of Haida ceremonial carving from this period.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
