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Paddle with wide blade, fruit shaped, painted lettering on blade
Paddle with wide blade, fruit shaped, painted lettering on blade
Object Number 991-17-30/11708
Display Title Paddle with wide blade, fruit shaped, painted lettering on blade
Descriptions
Object Description Paddle with wide blade, fruit shaped, painted lettering on blade; fine aestetic shape. circularblade, 'ritual paddle?
Inventory Description Paddle, crutch style handle, rounded blade painted with letters (see spec.labe
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Shuar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Southeast
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 123.5 x 39.5 x 2.8 cm (48 5/8 x 15 9/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-17-30/11708 / QUE COOSA ITCONKO / ELAIIO / TUR / MI PEQUENO GRAN AIIOR
Provenance
Collector Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Collector A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor Phyllis K. Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor A. Harvey Schreter (March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)

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