Ratchet Style Old Handmade Wooden Noisemaker indigo blue Whaling scenes are frequently featured

Whaling scenes are frequently featured on Makah baskets and were reenacted in traditional Makah marriage proposal ceremonies: a canoe full of whalers

It can also be turned upside down and used as a candleholder or a little vase

clean condition

The fact that this is a double panel

Ratchet Style Old Handmade Wooden Noisemaker indigo blue Whaling scenes are frequently featuredThese old noisemakers aka clappers, clackers, battle rattles, etc. are pretty fun to wave around, with a strong motion of the arm producing a satisfying, loud thwack as the tongue slaps the side of the notched wheel as it turns (or, of course, one can just use a second hand to turn it.) A perfect, simple design solution to the need to make noise(!), it's also just a great looking object this one with boxed end stained green, and a nice turned handle.