Canoe Steering Paddle
P3120
From: New Zealand
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | P3120 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | New Zealand |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | Canoe steering paddle with carved grip. Purchased at auction from J. C. Stevens, London, on April 16, 1912. The catalogue description reads as follows: "Urunga, steering paddle, with a very finely carved top of handle representing the storm god Paikea, is made of Manuka wood, brown in colour. The figure carving is an excellent example of old Maori work." |
| Credit Line | Purchased from the J. C. Stevens Auction Rooms, 1912 |
| Other Number | 39a - Dealer's Number |
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