Paddle Item Number: E 1904.385 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
A fine paddle with oar-shaped blade painted with a design composed of eye-ovoids and U-forms with cross- hatching. The designs on the two sides of the blade are different. The design is possibly a bird but it is highly abstract.; Good
Context
The style of painting, which is highly abstract and beautifully designed suggests it is northern in origin, possibly Bella Bella or Haida (G.Crowther). The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; This is possibly a steering paddle, or a dance paddle, due to its length and it is less pointed than the crew paddles (G.Crowther).; Exhibited: Old Anthropological displays at CUMAA, case 34 and 35, dismantled 081986.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Professor Newton
What
- Name
- Paddle
- Identification Number
- E 1904.385
- Type of Item
- paddle
- Material
- yellow cedar wood and paint
Who
- Culture
- Haida ?
- Received from
- Professor Newton
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
Other
- Keyword
- Transport; Ceremonial Objects; Masques and Drama