Aboriginal Australian. Paddle-Shaped Club, 19th or 20th century. Wood, plant gum, 42 1/2 x 7 x 1 in. (108 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm). Gift of D. Irving Mead, 42.302.18. Creative Commons-BY.

Paddle-Shaped Club

19th or 20th century

Aboriginal Australian

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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Maker/Artist: Aboriginal Australian
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Wood, plant gum
Medium: wood, plant, gum
Locations: Place made: Australia
Dimensions: 42 1/2 x 7 x 1 in. (108 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm)
Inscribed: '42.302.18' in red ink.
Departments: Arts of the Pacific Islands
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Paddle-Shaped Club

Aboriginal Australian

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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