Paddle

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:A solid, carved, dark wooden paddle, from West Africa.

It has been entirely carved with geometric and circular designs. It has an ornately carved knob handle and is described as being one of two African native paddles belonging to the Chief's State Barge.

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Wood West Africa Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Ethnography Ethnographical Boats, Ships, Ferries & Tankers Africa

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M724.1924 (60/23331)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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