Paddle Item Number: 2814/51 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Paddle carved out of a single piece of wood, with a long rounded shaft topped by a wider hand grip. The top of the grip is slightly concave and is indented at bottom. Edges of grip are carved somewhat roughly. The throat of the paddle widens slightly and descends into a wide blade carved in a leaf shape, with small outcroppings on either side close to the top. The blade ends at a tapered tip.
Item History
- Made in Vaupes, Colombia between 1965 and 1977
- Collected in Vaupes, Colombia during 1977
- Owned by Marlene Samper
- Owned by Diego Samper before September 10, 2010
- Received from Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on September 10, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Makuna
- Previous Owner
- Marlene Samper and Diego Samper
- Received from
- Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vaupes, Colombia
- Collected in
- Vaupes, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- between 1965 and 1977
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before September 10, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on September 10, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2814/0051