NORTHWEST COAST FIRST NATIONS CEREMONIAL RAVEN RATTLE. Patinated and richly carved and decorated wooden Raven Rattle (or a variation of a Chief's/Shaman's rattle) are ceremonial art of the Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian peoples of the Pacific Northwest. The carving depicts a complex mythological scene that emphasizes transformation and the transfer of power. The primary figure is a large Bird in Flight, often identified as Raven. - Height: 13.5 inches. Estimate $150-250
