Artifact Number:
 C.04385

Object:
Surfboard
Papa heenalu

Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 300 x 59 x 7 cm

Origin:
 Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This papa heenalu was made of California redwood. "DUKE" printed with white paint on the face of the board. The board has scratches, worn edges, fill in patches and patched wood pieces at the nose. Approximately 75 lbs. It travelled with him to Paris in 1924.



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