Artifact Number:
 07921

Object:
Paddle, canoe
Hoe

Material:
 Plant (niu)

Dimensions:
 185x13x3.4x

Origin:
 Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 Coconut (niu) wood was used to make this long slender paddle.The blade has a carved design on one side and is about 96 cm long. The blade has a slight bend to it and is chipped on both sides. There is an indention on the handle approx 11 cm above the blade. "Mangareva" engraved in white on the handle.



Collection Name: J. S. Emerson

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