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Dark wooden paddle whose upper part is covered by woven yellow rushes +
Dark wooden paddle whose upper part is covered by woven yellow rushes +
Object Number 46-78-70/2391
Display Title Dark wooden paddle whose upper part is covered by woven yellow rushes +
Descriptions
Object Description Dark wooden paddle whose upper part is covered by woven yellow rushes +
Inventory Description Club, pointed spatulate end, tapering flat shaft, ridged head, darkened ends
Classification
  • Club
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Solomon islands
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 123.3 x 10 x 1.9 cm (48 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-70/2391/ 429.
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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