Ceremonial Paddle
| Object Number: | 29-58-28 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Raivavae (uncertain) Austral Islands |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Wood |
| Length: | 128.5 cm |
| Width: | 28.8 cm |
| Credit Line: | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
Description
Ceremonial. Wooden. Round butt with frieze of conventionalized human heads in relief, the bodies in intaglio coalescing to form a band of conventional ornament. Whole paddle carved with the typical Austral Islands form of design.
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