Carved ceremonial paddle
Carved ceremonial paddle

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Carved ceremonial paddle,

20th century

Oceanic
1998-768

Information

Title
Carved ceremonial paddle
Dates

20th century

Medium
Wood
Dimensions
h. 124.3 cm., w. 27.8 cm., d. 9.9 cm. (48 15/16 x 10 15/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-768
Place Made

Austral Islands, Polynesia

Culture
Oceanic
Type
ceremonial objects, woodwork, paddles (watercraft equipment)
Subject
geometric patterns

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