Catalog Number |
CAS 1994-0009-0005 | |
Category | Watercraft | |
Object Name | Canoe oar / paddle | |
Culture | Melanesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Ceremonial paddle with proximal end of handle being carved in the likeness of a crocodile head; The distal end of the handle has a carved band; The proximal end of the paddle blade is carved on one side with the distal end being blank, the back of the blade is blank. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 36.5, Thickness = 6.1, Length = 297.0 |