Paddle

Date19th Century

Mediumwood

Dimensions7 3/4 × 73 3/4 in. (19.7 × 187.3 cm)

Object number1921.4.12

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionCarved paddle with elongated paddlehead that tappers to a narrow rounded tip. Round handle with tapered point at the end.ProvenanceGift originally of 12 items: 5 clubs, 3 spears, 1 spear head, 2 bows, 1 paddle. Decorated with ___ (?). From San or Sao Fa(?)iJ(?) ; probably from Fiji. Possibly labeled "F/1 to 12"

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