Artifact Number:
 C.04387

Object:
Surfboard
Papa heenalu

Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 442 x 50 x 83 cm

Origin:
 Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This papa heenalu made of redwood. Designed and introduced at Waikiki in 1929 by Tom Blake. Modeled after ancient style board but hollowed out. Approximately 56 lbs.



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