Signed by artist Ben Della, made in the Coast Salish tradition.A beautiful and unique hand-carved sculpture, WHALE RATTLE, created by Native American artist Ben Della (b. 1948) in the Coast Salish tradition with a unique design based on original structures and methods of carving. Produced c. 1984 as part of the curated collection, Beyond Blue Mountains. Artist signed and titled to tail BEN DELLA MAKAH ARTIST WHALE RATTLE. Artist: Ben Della Issued: c. 1984 Dimensions: 28.5"L x 15"W Country of Origin: United States Provenance: Collection of Mona Brown