Paddle Item Number: K2.399 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A wood paddle shape, with a pointed blade that has incised, and pierced geometric designs on the blade that include lines, rectangles, triangles, and square dots. The handle is carved in a crocodile design with four legs and an open mouth at the end. The body of the crocodile which has curved outward sides, also has an incised pattern of rectangles. The mouth of the crocodile is jagged edged along the sides. The forelegs are curved forward while the backlegs are curved backward.
Cultural Context
ritual symbol of authority of tribal chief
Item History
- Made in Nigeria
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Itsekiri
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0022/0047