Canoe Paddle
1971.11.0005
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Canoe Paddle (1971.11.0005) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 20th century |
Culture | Melanesian |
Location | On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 190.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 15.2 cm |
Dimension 3 (Height) | 4.0 cm |
Weight | 1,100 g |
Measuring Remarks | W=widest part of oar blade. H=thickest part of handle. |
Materials | Plant--Wood |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising |
Munsell Color Information | Moderate Reddish Brown (2.5YR 4/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | Canoe paddle: Angorum district, East Sepik district, New Guinea. Totemic crocodile figure is a symbol commonly linked to river travel and acts as a good luck charm. |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Purchased with Funds from the Friends of the World Heritage Museum |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |