Wooden paddle carved from a single piece of wood (including handle). Leaf-shaped blade, with a long throat flaring toward the shoulder, then tapering to a point. The shaft flares slightly toward the small grip. The shaft and throat are painted blue, the point of the blade is painted dark orange-red and there is a slightly V-shaped stripe of white between them.

• History Of Use

  Appears to be a Coast Salish racing canoe paddle.

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• Type of Item paddle
• Culture Coast Salish
• Material wood, paint
• Measurements height 129.5 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 3.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Sheffield
• Received from David Sheffield

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date between 1900 and 1930
• Ownership Date before February 19, 2013
• Acquisition Date on February 19, 2013

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2992/0001