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Object Number 46-78-70/2451
Display Title Paddle of dark polished wood with carvings and head on upper part
Descriptions
Inventory Description Club, spatulate end, tapered to curvilinear carved head, inlaid red wax eyes
Classification
  • Club
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Wood, Wax
Dimensions Overall: 149.5 x 5.5 x 3.7 cm (58 7/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2451/ 1667.
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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