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Stirring paddle

Object Details

Collection History
Collected in 1921 from the Mathews and Tantaquidgeon families by anthropologist Frank G. Speck (1881-1950); purchased by MAI from Frank Speck in 1921 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Pequot
Seller
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Collector
Dr. Frank G. Speck (Frank Gouldsmith Speck/F.G. Speck/FGS), Non-Indian, 1881-1950
Presenter/funding source
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928
Object Name
Stirring paddle
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved
Dimensions
46 x 6 cm
Object Type
Food Gathering and Preparation
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