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.

Nama tāpiringa: 1956.48.16 Whakahounga o Mua: 27 Oct 2026
Ingoa Kē

[from Ambai, Yapen Island, irian Jaya, Indonesia

Wāhi
Cenderawasih Bay/North Coast/West Irian/Indonesia West Papua/Indonesia
Accession Number

1956.48.16

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

46391 (ethnology)

34566 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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