Featured in this lot is this hand carved, wood Hamatsa rattle from the Pacific Northwest Coast Native American tribes in the late 20th century. These rattles, traditionally used by the Pacific Northwest Tribes, specifically the Kwakwaka'wakw tribe during intense winter Hamatsa ceremony. These rattles are shaken by attendants to soothe, control, and tame the initiate who embodies a wild spirit. This rattle shows a carved wood construction with a base color of white and black accents for the eyes and teeth definition. The back and bottom feature rawhide strips and in the mouth of the rattle it is marked reading, "Hamatsa Rattle". The rattle shows good condition overall with little to no wear present and no signs of damage is noted. The mask rattle measures 8 1/4" L x 4 7/8" W x 2 1/4" D and weighs 8 ounces.