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Title
Skiff
Object ID Number
VV.BS.183
Description
A master boat builder, Louisiana native Raymond Sedatol’s work has been exhibited in local, national, and international spotlights, including the Natchitoches Folk Festival, the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, and the 1984 World Exposition in New Orleans. Hailing from Pierre Part, Sedatol first worked in floating logging camps with his father, where the art of boat making was crucial in the southeast Louisiana swamp. Rowing skiffs were a very popular and unique boat design, as it was/is the only North American boat where the oarsman faces the bow as he rows. Sedatol’s famous quote illuminates the reasoning behind this, “A Cajun doesn’t want to row backwards. He wants to know where he’s going, not where he’s been.” Sedatol readily shares his knowledge of not only boat making, but tradition Cajun culture, as he is a part of the Louisiana Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Farris, Teresa Parker, and C. Ray Brassier. “Raymond Sedatol.” 64 Parishes, 1 Sept. 2016, 64parishes.org/entry/raymond-sedatol.
Type of Resource
still image
Physical Location
Vermilionville
Educational Collection
Shelf Location
Boat Shed
Rights Information
As part of the acquisition or digitization of this item, the organization that has made the item available is contractually required to limit the use of this item. Limitations may include, but are not limited to, privacy issues, cultural protections, digitalization agreements or donor agreements. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Contact Information
curator@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
Preferred Citation
"Skiff," Made by Hand, Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park
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