Function: 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama / Loans: S1985-1986 #48: Jagiellonian University, Poland (October 1, 1986–March 31, 1987) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Function 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama Loans S1985-1986 #48: Jagiellonian University, Poland (October 1, 1986–March 31, 1987)

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 11-40236, described as Bowl, carved wood; bipointed oval with lime-filled zig-zag design along rim edge. L. 33.3 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Canoe paddle, accession number 11-40764, described as paddle, carved reddish wood with incised relief designs filled in with white pigment; stylized animal head at tip of blade; said to be a “ceremonial” paddle L. 157.4 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Dance paddle, accession number 11-39778, described as Shield, paddle-shaped, ornamental for dancing. Elaborate relief designs on both sides. Red, white, and black paint. Birds on margin. 62.1 cm length, 24.1 cm width

Hearst Museum object titled Dance shield, accession number 11-39242, described as Dance shield; carved and painted; constricted handle in center, symmetrical ends broad and covered with intricate relief and cut-through designs. Such objects were carried by dancers who performed in the month-long festival for the yam harvest. In addition to intricate dances, the festival included the distribution of food to all participants and the display of food and valuables as an offering to the spirits of the village dead who were believed to visit the community at this time of year. L. 66.3 cm, W 24.6 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Plate, accession number 11-40246, described as Platter. Carved wood; flat with single carved scroll in relief on underside; wide, flat rim; straight inside wall; ovoid. Length 40.6 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Wooden bowl, accession number 11-40258, described as Bowl, round, carved wood; incised zig-zag band with traces of lime filler around lip; Diameter 34.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Wooden bowl, accession number 11-40264, described as Feast bowl; large round wood bowl with flat bottom; bar and scroll relief on underside; incised encircling zig-zag band on rim; diameter 48.8 cm.