Artifact Number:
01432
Object:
Paddle, canoe
Hoe
Material:
Plant (wood), Pearl Shell
Dimensions:
133x8x2.9 cm
Origin:
North Island, New Zealand, Polynesia
Comments:
A dark wood (unknown) was used to make this one pieced paddle. The paddle is small but long and slender. Both the handle and blade are carved. The top of the blade has an inlaid pearl shell while the blade shape is long an pointed. There is a notch at the top of the handle. This paddle has an angled shape to it.
Collection Name: Eric Craig Collection