Paddle
AF5073
Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries
From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Curatorial Section: African
| Object Number | AF5073 |
| Current Location | Africa Galleries - On Display |
| Culture | Edo (Africa) |
| Provenience | Nigeria | Benin Kingdom |
| Date Made | 19th century CE |
| Section | African |
| Materials | Brass |
| Description | Ceremonial paddle. Double edged dull blade/shaft with round tip, decorated with guilloche pattern and six raised pellets and center ridge. Solid hilt and circular grip. |
| Length | 53.2 cm |
| Width | 7.2 cm |
| Depth | 2.7 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1921 |
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