Canoe paddle
Artist
Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
Mediumwood
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. David R. Nalin
Object number2006.4.2
DescriptionWood canoe paddle with handle decorated in black pigment with wavy lines. Handle extends down to paddle with rings of black pigment around shaft. Large flat paddle with black pigment and wavy lines at both ends. Black pigment line pattern in middle. Design some on both sides. Black paint (Genipa or Genipapa). Wood probably yaruru (Arawak).On View
Not on view
AMAZON
MELANESIA/INDONESIA
MELANESIA/INDONESIA
pre-1893
late 19th century
