Haudensaune Mush Paddle Carved Heart Handle

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Title

Haudensaune Mush Paddle Carved Heart Handle

Subject

Mush paddle, Haudensaune, 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

Haudensaune

Publisher

MSU Museum

Date

2013

Rights

All rights reserved Michigan State University Museum

Files

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Reference

Haudensaune, Haudensaune Mush Paddle Carved Heart Handle, MSU Museum, 2013