Paddle
About this object
Narrative
From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.
Physical description
Carved wooden paddle with a leaf-shaped blade and straight, plain handle; symmetrical whorl and spiral designs shallowly carved on along the top of both sides of the blade. Bulbous, carved protrusion at tip of blade. notch around top of shaft.
Materials
Date Made
Before 1927
Date Acquired
1927
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 181 x 18.4 cm
Object Number
C1510