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Woodwork
Ceremonial Paddle
Haida artist, (active )
Haida artist
Canada
Primary
42 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (108.3 x 11.7 cm)
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Wood
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Haida; made in Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada
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Native American, Native American art
Woodwork
In the traditional repertoire of canoe paddles, there were several styles of blades and handles that were determined by the type of water travel intended and by whether the paddles were made for men, women, or children. This paddle was made for use in a dance; an actual paddle would be longer. Ceremonial paddles are fairly common, and still in use. Images of birds, symbols of great strength and pride, are often used in the decoration of paddles and on other items relating to a journey.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1983.19
item
Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
negative
with 83.20
4 x 5
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83.19DI#1
digital image
3/13/2009
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83.19DI#2
digital image
7/28/2009
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