Hok-Hok Dance Rattle by Sarah Robertson

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• Nation: Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) First Nations
• Artist: Robertson, Sarah
• Type: Rattles

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Gorgeous HOK-HOK Ceremonial Dance RATTLE, on base by the Kwakiulth First Nation artist Sarah Robertson

excellent carving and painting all around on each side. The Hok-Hok's head is adorned with traditional bark and rope from the cedar tree. The sound is strong. It's mounted on a pine base and can be taken off easy. Signed underneath the base. 

by SARAH ROBERTSON, a very well known Master artist from the Kwagiulth First Nation. Sarah is a very kind and gentle soul and I always very much enjoy meeting with her and her lovely large family.

Measurements: the Rattle incl. the cedar bark decoration is 14" long, 5 1/2" high, 2" wide, 12" high when in Stand

Meaning: The Huk-Huk (or Hok-Hok) is one of the mythological Hamatsa (Cannibal dance) birds. 

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About This Artist

Sarah Robertson is a member of the Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka’wakw) First Nation with part of her heritage connecting to the Coast Salish. She was born in Nanaimo, a small fishing town on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. She started...Artist bio and other available works »