Haudenosaunee Mush Paddle Top View
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Title
Haudenosaunee Mush Paddle Top View
Subject
Mush paddle, Haudenosauness, United States/Canada.
Description
Hand-carved, solid wood mush paddle. The paddle features two sets of carved grooves, one on the shaft and another near the throat. The grip of the paddle is carved into the shape of a heart. The blade of the paddle has a heart shaped removed from it. The tip of the blade is squared. Paddles like this are used to lift from kettles where corn bread is being boiled. The Iroquois call these paddles "gatgun'yasshuwa'ne."
Creator
Haudensaunee
Source
Publisher
MSU Museum
Date
2013
Rights
All Rights Reserved Michigan State University Museum
Files
Reference
Haudensaunee, Haudenosaunee Mush Paddle Top View, MSU Museum, 2013