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Catalog Number

CAS 1994-0009-0005   CAS 1994-0009-0005; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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