19th century, comprised of two parts hollowed out with interior rattle in the form of a man resting on the back of a raven attached to a frog and bird effigy, with old glass and bear claw beads and retaining an old label from the Old Curiosity Shop and reading "...Alaska Indian Shaman's Sacred Rattle, this is used by the medicine man in drowning out evil spirits from...."
14 in.
The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming the first certified property appraiser in Charlotte.
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Three old chips and losses including both wings and upper bird's head; paper tag has been torn and held together with adhesive tape.