Gull-shaped Chief's Rattle (Laleu)

Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Gwa'sala Kwakwaka'wakw. Gull-shaped Chief's Rattle (Laleu), 1801–1900. Wood, rope, Length: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund, 05.588.7294. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Gull-shaped Chief's Rattle (Laleu)

Date

1801–1900

Medium

Wood, rope

Classification

Musical Instrument

Dimensions

Length: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1905, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

05.588.7294

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