Foe

human history

Foe. Paddle. Carved from a single piece of coconut tree wood. Rapa (blade) is pointed with lug at tip. The butt-end of the kakau (handle) is flat. Minor light coloured markings visible across kakau (handle). Brown in colour. Good condition overall.

Accession number: 1984.304 Last Update: 30 May 2019
Other Name

Paddle (English)

Place
[Manihiki]/[Cook Islands]
Accession Number

1984.304

Accession Date

03 Dec 1984

Other Id

51269.1 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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