ceremonial steering paddle
human history
Ceremonial steering oar, iron wood which has been cut in three pieces and then pegged together. Carved blade and handle end - human figure motif. Carving on handle is set at right angles to the blade.
Accession number: 1956.48.16 Last Update: 27 Oct 2026
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[from Ambai, Yapen Island, irian Jaya, Indonesia
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1956.48.16
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46391 (ethnology)
34566 (ethnology)
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