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Wooden paddle, Papua New Guinea.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
- Summary:
- E072907 - 6/3/1980, paddle, , , East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Pacific
- Item Name:
- paddle
- Label:
- Woman's paddle from Lake Sentani, Northwest Coast New Guinea (Irian Jaya). Wooden bladed paddles are beautifully carved with spiral and fish motifs to mark the status of the Ondoafi's (Chief's) wife. Donated by Melbourne Ward, 1980.
- Province/State:
- East Sepik Province
- Country:
- Papua New Guinea
- Collection Area:
- Pacific
- Museum Department:
- Anthropology
- Registration Date:
- 06/03/1980
- Registration Number:
- E072907
- Associated Stories:
- TRANSPORT
Images
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Wooden paddle, Papua New Guinea.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden paddle, Papua New Guinea.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno
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Wooden paddle, Papua New Guinea.
© Australian Museum
photographer: Ms. Emma Furno