Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Wooden paddle
19th or 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
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.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2017.108.27.1
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