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Carved and Painted Wood Paddle Surinam Maroon Ndyuka
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Finely painted with traditional geometric designs on both sides of one end, and subtle carved and incised flowing designs on both sides of the other end and adjoining shaft of the paddle. This example features an old used, worn patina and dates to the 1950s, early for this culture. The designs, both carved and painted, show strong influences of their African heritage.
The Ndyuka Maroons culture originated during the 18th century slave trade when escaped slaves gathered and formed villages along the Tapanahony River in the Amazon jungle. In 1760, the Ndyuka signed a treaty with the Dutch colonizers, who allowed them territorial autonomy. The 10th of October is still a day celebrated among some Surinamese Maroons. Their culture remained largely intact until the last decades of the 20th century when a large number of the Ndyuka people began moving from their ancestral villages to the coast, especially in and around Paramaribo, the country's capital.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 50.75 in (128.91 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Wiscasset, ME
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU101769197331
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