Created by
Unidentified
Date
19th or 20th century
Medium
wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 57 1/2 × 5 5/16 × 1 in. (146 × 13.5 × 2.5 cm)
Description
A wooden paddle. The paddle has a carved triangular shaped blade. The carvings in the blade are a series of geometric patterns. The blade has a half circle and two parallel rectangles carved completely through it. One side of the blade has a large crack. The tip of the blade is pointed. The shaft of the paddle has a thick hand grip half way between the blade and the grip that also has geometric designs carved into it. The grip of the paddle at the end is also decoratively carved. It has four half circles carved completely through it. Geometric designs are carved between the half circles. The grip is carved into a point at the end.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
paddles (watercraft equipment)
Topic
Africa
American South
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.27.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57f3aa0b4-adce-436f-bc35-cce2994db5ff

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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