the discovery of the duvensee paddle aroused a huge interest in international archaeological communities, and the museum was asked for a copy of the paddle for the 1936 summer olympics. in the 1990s, the community of duvensee thought about using the paddle in its new coat of arms, but after consultation with heralds, the idea was rejected. after the town won a "most beautiful village in 2005" competition, a bronze replica of the paddle was cast and erected in front of the village hall.