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Nulamal, "the Fool Rattle"

Made by: Unknown Native American (American (Northwest Coast))
Native American, possibly Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl)
about 1900–50
Object Place: Northwest Coast

Medium/Technique Wood, carved and painted
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 27.3 x 14 cm (5 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Dale and Doug Anderson in honor of Ron and Anita Wornick
Accession Number2005.376
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsMusical instruments

ProvenanceBetween about 1980 and 1995, purchased by Dale and Doug Anderson, New York [see note]; 2005, gift of Dale and Doug Anderson to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 21, 2005)

NOTE: The Andersons made their purchases from Quintana Gallery, Portland, OR and in Vancouver.