Pacific Islander Carved Coconut Shark Rattle

Item Details

A Pacific Island carved shark rattle or kawaruwaru. This features a bent wooden loop, secured with tied fiber on which is strung a multitude of flaring rings composed of coconut shells. Traditionally this would have been tied to the edge of a boat into the water, and shaken.

Condition

- some overall wear with scratches and cracking.

Dimensions

Item #

17BAL044-044