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Ceremonial Canoe Paddle

Austral Islands, 1900-1932

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Austral Islands

Ceremonial Canoe Paddle

Austral Islands, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, W. 10 3/16 x D. 4 3/16 x L. 43 1/16 in. (25.9 x 10.6 x 109.3 cm.)
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 2002.165
Fully incised with a variety of geometric shapes: X nested in square, nested circles with triangles on handle at base of blade, sculpted faces with stylized bodies encircle the butt of the handle.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift 2002; Howard and Jane Cohen, Baltimore
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