- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 19th or 20th century
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 89 3/4 × 5 7/8 × 2 3/16 in. (228 × 15 × 5.5 cm)
- Description
- A long wooden paddle. The paddle has a long rectangular shaped blade. The tip of the blade has squared corners and a straight tip. The throat and shaft of the paddle are the same diameter. The paddle does not have 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
- 2017.108.27.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




