Paddle model

Museum number:
2-6393
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm21020006393
Alternate number:
x-2586 (original number)
Accession number:
Acc.167
Description:
Wood. Geometric pattern using dot and line elements in red and black pigments. Fitted, separate carved crossbar at end of handle, carved raised ridge in center of blade both sides.
Donor:
Alaska Commercial Company, Benjamin Bristol, and Older University Collections
Collection place:
Alaska
Verbatim coll. place:
Alaska
Culture or time period:
Alaskan Eskimo
Collector:
unknown
Collection date:
1898
Materials:
Paint (coating)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Carvings (visual works)
Function:
5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Accession date:
1904
Context of use:
Paddle for umiak or kaiak. Pattern probably forms totem or ownership.
Department:
Native US and Canada (except California)
Dimensions:
length 100 centimeters
Comment:
References: cf. Nelson, p. 224.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Paddle model, accession number 2-6393, described as Wood. Geometric pattern using dot and line elements in red and black pigments. Fitted, separate carved crossbar at end of handle, carved raised ridge in center of blade both sides.Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Paddle model, accession number 2-6393, described as Wood. Geometric pattern using dot and line elements in red and black pigments. Fitted, separate carved crossbar at end of handle, carved raised ridge in center of blade both sides.Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Paddle model, accession number 2-6393, described as Wood. Geometric pattern using dot and line elements in red and black pigments. Fitted, separate carved crossbar at end of handle, carved raised ridge in center of blade both sides.

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