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Artifact Number:
 04684

Object:
Surfboard
Papa heenalu

Material:
 Wood

Dimensions:
 348 x 50.8 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This papa heenalu is made of koa. Said to be a surfboard made from an old model. Dark brown in color, thin and heavy. Alaia style board.



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