EditorialRattle, ca. 1880, British Columbia, Canada, Native American (Haida or Tsimshian), Wood, string, pigment, Height: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Idiophone-Shaken-rattle, Rattles like this were most likely used during dance rituals of the Haida or Tsimshian. Sphe...
EditorialHeaddress Frontlet, 1820?40, Canada, British Columbia, Tsimshian, Wood, abalone shell, pigment, H. 8 3/4 x W. 6 1/4 in. (22.2 x 15.9 cm), Wood-Sculpture.
EditorialDance Cape, known as a Button Blanket, 1850?60, Canada, British Columbia, Tsimshian, Wool trade cloth, shell buttons, H. 60 1/2 x W. 77 1/2 in. (153.7 x 196.9 cm), Textiles-Woven.
EditorialFace Rattle, mid-19th century, Canada, British Columbia, Tsimshian, Wood, fiber, leather, H. 12 5/8 x W. 6 1/8 x D. 4 1/4 in. (32.1 x 15.5 x 10.8 cm), Wood-Musical Instruments.
EditorialRattle, ca. 1880, British Columbia, Canada, Native American (Haida or Tsimshian), Wood, string, pigment, Height: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Idiophone-Shaken-rattle, Rattles like this were most likely used during dance rituals of the Haida or Tsimshian. Sphe...
EditorialHeaddress Frontlet, 1880?90, Canada, British Columbia, Tsimshian (?), Wood, paint, shell, H. .7 3/16 x W. 5 13/16 x D. 3 1/4 in. (18.3 x 14.8 x 8.3 cm), Wood-Ornaments.
EditorialStorage Chest, 1780?1820, United States, Alaska, Tlingit or Tsimshian, Wood, pigment, H. 12 3/4 x W. 25 x D.15 3/4 in. (32.4 x 63.5 x 40 cm), Wood-Sculpture.