Description:
Missionary Cabinet. Short paddle with square handle made of dark wood and carved with a diamond pattern. Handle has carved curves and mountain-like shapes while the center of the paddle alternates curves and diamonds in a 1 1/2 inch wide strip. The backside of the paddle has only the diamond pattern, and the left side is broken off.

Tags:
indigenous people; missionaries

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