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Paddle, yellow cedar, 6 abalone inlays, painted turquoise, black and red eagle design, "Authentic Native Handicraft from Alaska" sticker on back and attached to handle. Signed by the artist, "H.J Martin, Juneau, Alaska."
Paddle, yellow cedar, 6 abalone inlays, painted turquoise, black and red eagle design, "Authentic Native Handicraft from Alaska" sticker on back and attached to handle. Signed by the artist, "H.J Martin, Juneau, Alaska."
Object Number 2010.10.1
Display Title Paddle, yellow cedar, 6 abalone inlays, painted turquoise, black and red eagle design, "Authentic Native Handicraft from Alaska" sticker on back and attached to handle. Signed by the artist, "H.J Martin, Juneau, Alaska."
Descriptions
Inventory Description Paddle, wood with painted eagle design, abalone inlays, black handle
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Date 2010 or earlier
Artist H. J. Martin
Culture
  • Tlingit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Juneau Borough / <City> / Juneau
Materials Yellow cedar , Abalone , Paint
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 111 x 14.4 cm (15/16 x 43 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2010.10.1; H.J. Martin, Juneau, Alaska
Credit Line Gift of Sealaska Corporation and Sealaska Heritage Institute in honor and appreciation of the Peabody Museum for its care of Haa At.oowu - our clan treasures
Provenance
Donor Donated by Sealaska Heritage Foundation (6/16/10)

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