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1916.36.312

Wooden double-bladed dance-paddle (ao).

1916.36.312

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden double-bladed dance-paddle (ao).
Long description
Wooden double-bladed dance-paddle (ao). The blades are rounded with a pointed projection on one of the blades. A curved linear design is carved into both sides of the blade without projection. [BS [OPS Move] 27/07/2016]
Geographical reference
Rapa Nui
Oceania > Polynesia > Rapa Nui
Date / Period
Date made: Before 18/08/1915
Date collected
Between 29 March 1914 and 18 August 1915
Acquisition information
Donated: 1916
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 110 mm, Length: max 595 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.36.312
Research and responses

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]

The unpublished field notes relating to this expedition are at the Royal Geographical Society.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, Ritual and Ceremonial, Navigation, Paddle, Dance Accessory, Ceremonial Object

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