Model

Canoe Paddle

57-15-54

From: New Britain | West Nakanai | Rapuri

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 57-15-54
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lakalai
Provenience New Britain | West Nakanai | Rapuri
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Carved model canoe paddle, serrated along the entire edge. Three long holes end to end carved in the middle. Colored with what appears to be crayons or chalk, every color there is. Appears to be broken at the handle.

Length 40 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Credit Line New Britain Expedition, Charles A. Valentine, 1957

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