Painted wooden paddle composed of two pieces of wood. The long rounded blade is painted on both sides with formline designs. The shaft is short compared to the blade, and extends out to where a cylindrical grip is attached. Blade front, a label is adhered and shellacked, and on back, another larger label is adhered.

• Narrative

  Paddle from Sir Thomas Hesketh's trip to BC c. 1880 - a hunting trip with artist Jules Tavernier.

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• Type of Item paddle
• Culture Northwest Coast
• Material wood, paint
• Measurements height 175.5 cm, width 14.8 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Ron Vela
• Received from Ron Vela

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Ownership Date before September 13, 2018
• Acquisition Date on September 13, 2018

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3319/0001