1928.46.1

Collection type

Object

Description

Wooden double-bladed dance-paddle (ao).

Long description

Dance-'paddle' with large flat paddle ends, one squared, the other rounded with a narrow point at its base. There is a raised section of carved design on both sides of the square paddle head, the shape being similar to a letter M with rounded points. The central shaft is rounded and smooth.

Geographical reference

Rapa Nui

Oceania > Polynesia > Rapa Nui

Person

Field collector William Scoresby Routledge

Field collector Katherine Maria Routledge

PRM source William Scoresby Routledge

Date / Period

Date made: Before 18/08/1915

Date collected

Between 29 March 1914 and 18 August 1915

Acquisition information

Donated: 1928

Materials and processes

Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated

Dimensions

Width: max 245 mm, Length: max 1950 mm, Depth: max 35 mm

Object numbers

Accession number: 1928.46.1

Research and responses

Please note that the Routledge's published account of their journey includes many specific object references, drawings, maps and photographs. Please refer to: Routledge, Mrs. [Katherine] Scoresby Routledge (1919) The Mystery of Easter Island: The Story of an Expedition. London: Sifton, Praed & Co. Ltd. [L.Ph 29/4/2004]

Please note that the unpublished field notes relating to this expedition are at the Royal Geographical Society. This information was found on p. 334 of the biography of Katherine Routledge (Pease): van Tilburg, Jo Anne (2003) Among Stone Giants: The Life of Katherine Routledge and her Remarkable Expedition to Easter Island. London: Scribner. [L.Ph 29/4/2004]

Search terms: Dance, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Trade, Staff, Dance Accessory