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Paddle of dark endogenous wood, having upper part of handle woven of +
Paddle of dark endogenous wood, having upper part of handle woven of +
Object Number 46-78-70/2379
Display Title Paddle of dark endogenous wood, having upper part of handle woven of +
Descriptions
Object Description Paddle of dark endogenous wood, having upper part of handle woven of +
Inventory Description Carved wood paddle, fiber-covered handle with fringe, carved eye design
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Papua New Guinea / <State> / New Mecklenburg
Materials Wood, Vegetable fiber, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 106 x 10.4 x 2.2 cm (41 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2379 / (see authority)
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1871)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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