Paddle

29-175-382

From: Canada | British Columbia

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-382
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Canada | British Columbia
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Lanceolate-shaped blade with elongated point Rod-like handgrip, thicker and wider than handstem and fitted on to it. Stem flattened, widened and notched next to grip. Upper stem painted with black and red markings, blade same colors with a tree-like design prominent on one surface and a fish, shark or whale on other. Many dots used.

Length 145.5 cm
Width 16 cm
Depth 3 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9109 - Collector Number

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