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Paddle, 20th Century
Sepik Area, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
Wood; 83 1/2 × 9 × 2 in.
2014.1…
Paddle
Paddle, 20th Century
Sepik Area, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
Wood; 83 1/2 × 9 × 2 in.
2014.1…
Paddle, 20th Century Sepik Area, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Wood; 83 1/2 × 9 × 2 in. 2014.15.21 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Danny and Anne Shih

Paddle

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-paddles
Date20th Century
Made AtPapua New Guinea
MediumWood
Dimensions83 1/2 × 9 × 2 in. (212.1 × 22.9 × 5.1 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.
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