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i Voce. Paddle. This i Voce is carved from kau (wood) into a long cylindrical shaft and teardrop-shaped blade that culminates in a pointed tip. The blade has a central longitudinal ridge spanning the base of the blade to the tip. The wood is medium brown colour with variation at the sides and minor surface scratches and a glossy patina.

Accession number: 1982.263 Last Update: 11 Feb 2021
Other Name

Paddle (Fijian)

Place
[Fiji]/Pacific
Accession Number

1982.263

Accession Date

19 Oct 1982

Other Id

50359 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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i Voce, 1982.263, 50359, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 13 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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