Paddle
ClassificationsTools and Equipment-paddles
Date20th Century
Made AtPapua New Guinea
MediumWood and paint
Dimensions73 15/16 × 6 3/8 × 1 1/4 in. (187.8 × 16.2 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Danny and Anne Shih
Object number2014.15.20
DescriptionPaddles such as this are used to navigate the various rivers that flow within Sepik River area. This paddle does not seem to have a great deal of patina or wear, which may indicate that it was not used very much if at all.On View
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