- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 19th or 20th century
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 37 3/8 × 4 3/4 × 1 7/8 in. (95 × 12 × 4.8 cm)
- Description
- A wooden paddle. The short paddle has a narrow blade only slightly larger than the shaft. The throat and shaft of the paddle are the same diameter and the paddle lacks 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
- 2017.108.27.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




