Ceremonial Paddle Item Number: Ij6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rich dark brown wood paddle with a blade that has a pointed ovate shape, flattened on one side and semi-convexly curved with a ridge along the middle of the other side. The long cylindrical handle flares outward at an angle from the paddle blade. Entire surface covered with tightly packed carved lozenge design. Elaborate finial with a row of face-like motifs around the handle end.
Item History
- Made before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Polynesian
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- “Austral Islands” ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2191/1370