Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '1896.65 B' inscribed in pencil on the shaft. 'Z 5819 B' inscribed in black ink on the shaft. An old label glued to the shaft reads: '96.65 b / Santa Cruz / Bishop Selwyn / 1896'.
Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (Physical description)
Long paddle of light-coloured wood. On one side, only the lower part of the blade is carved. Carved ridge projecting from the handle into the blade, notched at the top. Raised symmetrical ‘Z’ motifs connecting the central ridge to the edges of the blade. On the other side, the upper part of the blade is plain and connect to the handle with a ridge. On either sides of the ridge, the surface has been carved down. The shaft is circular in section and tapering towards the end.
Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 5819 B: '[One of ] two PADDLES'.
Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for E 1896.65 B: '[One of] two long PADDLES with long leaf-shaped carved blades.'

Event Date 17/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau