- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 19th or 20th century
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 55 1/8 × 4 1/8 × 13/16 in. (140 × 10.5 × 2 cm)
- Description
- A wooden paddle. The paddle has a rectangle blade. The tip of the blade has rounded corners and has a slightly curved tip. The throat and shaft of the paddle are the same diameter. The paddle has a pronounced grip.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Topic
- Africa
- American South
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.27.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




