Artifact Number:
 05918

Object:
Paddle, canoe
Hoe

Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 160.5x16x3.5 cm

Origin:
  Marquesas, Polynesia

Comments:
 Wood (unknown) was used to make this paddle. The blade is small in comparison to the tapered handle. Both sides of the blade have been carved and the tip of the blade projects out about 16 cm. The top of the handle has carved face images on both sides and the end of the handle flattens out into a rectangular shape.



Collection Name: Unknown

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