Paddle Item Number: Ie471 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown wood paddle that has a long cylindrical handle tapering to a rounded knob and then a point at the end. At either ends of the knob, there are five incised horizontal bands. Geometric shaped lines are carved on the handle near the paddle end. The blade has an elongated ovate shape.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected by Moya Waters and Herb Watson during 1986
- Owned by South Pacific Pavilion before February 6, 1987
- Received from South Pacific Pavilion (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Expo 86 (Funding source) on February 6, 1987
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Field Collector
- Moya Waters and Herb Watson
- Previous Owner
- South Pacific Pavilion
- Received from
- South Pacific Pavilion (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Expo 86 (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- during 1986
- Ownership Date
- before February 6, 1987
- Acquisition Date
- on February 6, 1987
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 58
- Accession Number
- 1188/0028