Artifact Number:
 06104

Object:
Paddle, canoe
Hoe

Material:
 Plant (wood), Pearl shell

Dimensions:
 167.2x12.3x3 cm

Origin:
 Hervey Island, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 Wood (unknown) was used to make this one pieced paddle. The handle has an unusual squared off section with cicular hole in middle of it about 9cm above the blade. Possible shell inlays are on both sides of the blade. Possible small io at the tip.



Collection Name: Alvin Seale

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