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@ Tubman African American Musuem

Description

Ceremonial paddle created by the Igbo people of Nigeria.In addition to propelling canoes, paddles may serve as spirit emblems, shrine furnishings and dance props among the people of the Niger Delta, including the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.Anonymous gift to the Tubman African American Museum.

Record Contributed By

Tubman African American Musuem

Record Harvested From

Digital Library of Georgia

Keywords

  1. Art, Igbo
  2. Canoes And Canoeing
  3. Emblems
  4. Igbo (African People)
  5. Nigeria
  6. Shrines
  7. Woodwork

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