Artifact Number:
 05642

Object:
Paddle, canoe
Hoe

Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 91x11x3 cm

Origin:
  Marquesas, Polynesia

Comments:
 Wood (unknown) was used to make this very small paddle. The blade is about 6 cm. with a tip at end of the blade. This paddle has a nice grain in the wood. The handle shaft tapers on both ends. Top of the handle is somewhat of an oval shape.



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