Clapper

Description

Clapper carved in wood to represent the killer whale, consisting of two hollowed parts joined by a lashing at the tail which forms the handle, ornamented with red, black and green pigments: North America, Canada, Northwest Coast, possibly Alaska

Museum reference

A.1951.223

Collection

Americas

Object name

Clapper

Production information

Northwest Coast, Canada, North America

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood; red, black and green pigments

Exhibitions

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum