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Object #     2006-158/1
Object name     Hubt, Canoe Paddle
Culture of Origin     Puyallup (Tribe), Tulalip
Title     Thunderbird and Serpent
Maker or Artist     Shaun Peterson
Materials     Yellow cedar, Paint, Twine
Techniques     Carved, Painted, Wrapped
Dimensions     L: 52.5 x 4 in, W: 6 in, Diam: 1.5 x 1 in
Exhibit Label    

S'abadeb-Seattle Art Museum Peterson-a canoe puller himself-chose the shape of a traditional canoe paddle to challenge his abilities to design within the boundaries of the narrow, tapering shape. Bird imagery is often included on canoe journey paraphernalia and in the canoe songs and dances, because birds are symbolic of strength and pride.
Source     Mr. Shaun Peterson
Credit     Purchased with funds donated by Lawrence Christian


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