Paddle
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Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
White ochred canoe paddle and red ochred handle.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander paddle
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Measurements
L1470 x W270 x D60mm
Media/Materials description
wood, natural pigments (Mangrove, ochre)
History and use
This paddle from Mitchell River in Cape York is one of 14 made and collected before 1911. The Traditional Owners of the Mitchell River region are the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront (or Kokomnjen) and Kunjen people.
This item was most recently on display in the exhibition 'Connections across the Coral Sea: A story of movement' at Museum of Tropical Queensland (2021-2022) and Queensland Museum (2022-2023).
This item was most recently on display in the exhibition 'Connections across the Coral Sea: A story of movement' at Museum of Tropical Queensland (2021-2022) and Queensland Museum (2022-2023).
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Registration number
QE708.12
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