U'mista Cultural Society

The Potlatch Gallery

Image of a darkened corner in the Potlatch Gallery with a cedar chest visible in the foreground. Corner of the Potlatch Gallery showing a large cedar post and a group of wolf masks. Corner of the Potlatch Gallery showing a group of masks and headdresses from the potlatch collection View from the west end of the Potlatch Gallery showing the north side and entrance wall.

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Yadan - Rattle

Colour photograph of Yadan - Rattle shot against black background

This large rattle is a Chief’s rattle used for important rituals where chanting is involved such as the T´seka or Winter Ceremonies. The crest painted on the face of the rattle is a whale which is an important crest belonging to the Mamalilikala (Village Island) nation. Inside the rattle are round trade beads.

Owner: Kwaxalanukwame’, Johnny Drabble, Dzawada’enuxw (Kingcome Inlet)

Yadan

A Yadan or large rattle and Imas or Ancestor Mask painted in black, green, red and white with cedar bundles on top and sides
A Yadan or rattle in the shape of a bird, one of a group, carved in cedar, black with green and red markings
A Yadan or rattle in the shape of a bird, one of a group, carved in cedar, black with green and red markings
A Yadan or rattle in the shape of a bird, one of a group, carved in cedar, black with green and red markings