- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 19th or 20th century
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 91 3/4 × 9 5/8 × 1 9/16 in. (233 × 24.5 × 4 cm)
- Description
- A long wooden paddle. The paddle has a long tear drop shaped blade. The tip of the blade is pointed. A large crack is in the blade starting at the throat of the paddle. 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
- 2017.108.27.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




