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Object Type

Sculpture and Figurines, Weapons and Tools

Material

Wood

Country of Origin

Peru

Credit

Government of Peru

Caption

Import restricted since 1997.

Section V.A of the Designated List.

V. PRE-COLUMBIAN PERISHABLE REMAINS
A. Wood
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Paddle and rudder--Large carvings made of a single piece of wood. Paddles have three parts: the blade and the handle (sometimes decorated), and an upper decorated part, which can have metal plaques or decorative painting. Rudders have two parts: the blade and a handle which may be carved in relief. Chincha culture. Paddles can be 2.30 m. in length and rudders are up to 1.4 m.
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