Paddle
ClassificationsTools and Equipment-paddles
Date20th Century
Made AtPapua New Guinea
MediumWood
Dimensions83 × 8 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (210.8 × 22.2 × 6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Danny and Anne Shih
Object number2014.15.21
DescriptionPaddles such as this are used to navigate the various rivers and tributaries that flow within Sepik River area. It is possible that the carvings on the paddle’s finial represent some sort of spirit or effigy.On View
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