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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
/
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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