Penobscot rootclub by Stanley Neptune, Indian Island, 1996

Contributed by Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine

Description

Stanley Neptune, who made this rootclub, learned to carve from Senabeh (Roland Francis).

This club reflects design motifs that were common to the work of his teacher, including the floral chip carving on the club's stock.

Neptune signs his work with an eel, his family's clan symbol.

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About This Item

  • Title: Penobscot rootclub by Stanley Neptune, Indian Island, 1996
  • Creator: Stanley Neptune
  • Creation Date: 1996
  • Subject Date: 1996
  • Location: Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
  • Media: Wood
  • Local Code: HM6515
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine
5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME 04469
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