Model canoe paddle, approximately 2/3 size of a regular paddle. Features a painted composition on each side of the blade. On one side is a killer whale, painted primarily in red with black detailing; on the opposite side is an otter, painted primarily in black with red detailing. The compositions are abstracted to fit the elongated shape of the paddle blade. Ovoid elements. Handle is unpainted.

• Narrative

  The original owner of the paddle was Fred Nash. His grandfather Henry Edenshaw was Charles Edenshaw's cousin. Zoe Nash (the daughter of Fred Nash), purchased it from an auction at Lunds, in Victoria, in 2003 when her mother was selling her father's items after his death. (See MOA 2639/1 for another paddle with the same provenance.)

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• Type of Item paddle
• Culture Haida
• Material wood, paint
• Measurements height 102.0 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

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• Creator Charles Edenshaw
• Previous Owner Zoe Nash, Frederick Henry Nash, Elspeth McConnell
• Received from Elspeth McConnell

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date between 1915 and 1920
• Ownership Date before April 12, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 12, 2018

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3261/0122