Canoe paddle

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Culture/People: Tupian
Previous owner: Corbiniano Villaca (Gorbiniano Villaca), Non-Indian
Seller: Corbiniano Villaca (Gorbiniano Villaca), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Corbiniano (or Gorbiniano) Villaca (resident in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); purchased by MAI from Corbiniano Villaca in 1926.
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Place: Rio Tapajós; Pará State, North Region; Brazil

See related items: Tupian; Watercraft and accessories

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 14/6533
Barcode: 146533.000

Object Type: Watercraft and accessories

Object Name: Canoe paddle
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Painted

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws634aaf363-3e69-4eac-a384-6533e0f0283e

Record ID: NMAI_157055