Accession No
TEMP.00199
Description
Dance paddle of light wood, with wide thick tapering blade, waisted shaft and expanding handle, tapering towards the end. Both sides are carved with a 'spine' in low relief, highlighted with red and black pigment alternatively. On both sides of the blade, the surface is carved with a very large human figure, squatting, hands touching the ears, with bulbous hat. The surface is very damaged on both sides.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Buka
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00199
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
185mm x 1810mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'Bouka Island' inscribed in black ink on one side of the blade. On the other side of the blade is inscribed '[?]North West Island' in pencil. The rest of the inscription is illegible.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Dance paddle of light wood, with wide thick tapering blade, waisted shaft and expanding handle, tapering towards the end. Both sides are carved with a 'spine' in low relief, highlighted with red and black pigment alternatively. On both sides of the blade, the surface is carved with a very large human figure, squatting, hands touching the ears, with bulbous hat. The surface is very damaged on both sides.
Event Date 15/2/2016
Author: maa
FM:268863
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