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Artifact Number:
 D.02165

Object:
Surfboard
Papa heenalu

Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 323.2 x 47.6 x 8.9 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Made by John Kelly, in 1937, representing the next design type after Tom Blake's long, hollow boards. Constructed by laminating strips of redwood and pine together. The back of the board has a broad U-shaped curve.



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