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Wooden paddle, half of paddle end appears to be broken.
Wooden paddle, half of paddle end appears to be broken.
Object Number 973-3-70/5339
Display Title Wooden paddle, half of paddle end appears to be broken.
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden paddle, half of paddle end appears to be broken.
Inventory Description Paddle, carved wood, broken pointed blade, flattened squared finial
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania
Additional Geographic Terms Melanesia?
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 145 x 9.5 x 3.6 cm (57 1/16 x 3 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-3-70/5339

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