LAST ISSUE’S OBJECT: Bird rattle

Representations of wildlife gure prominently in Indigenous art and culture. Rattles, such as this Nuu-chah-nulth bird rattle from the west coast of Vancouver Island, are used to accompany songs and chants during ceremonies. This carved wooden rattle dates to the late th century and is part of Park’s Canada’s Yuquot collection of Nuu-chah-nulth artifacts housed in Ottawa. With files from Parks Canada. Learn more about this artifact and others by visiting pc.gc.ca. Explore more stories from Canada’s past through cangeo.ca/whatsthis.