Ceremonial Paddle

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:This is one of two paddles from the Jekri of the Niger Delta (now part of Nigeria). Although it resembles a canoe paddle, it is too weak and decorative to have been used for this purpose. Instead it would have been used in ceremonies or processions. Both the head and handle of the paddle have pierced and carved decoration, and the handle features a panel of links.

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M106.1915.1 (60/23200)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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