Paddle carved from a single piece of wood. The burgundy shaft is split above the throat, forming a V-shape. The grip is painted solid black, and has a small piece of black leather tied to both sides of the shaft. The blade is painted light yellow-brown with black feather-like lines over, and the outline of an eagle's profile with white eye.

• Cultural Context

  contemporary art

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• Type of Item paddle
• Culture Musqueam
• Material cedar wood, acrylic paint, leather skin
• Measurements height 148.0 cm, width 15.2 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

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• Creator Susan A. Point
• Previous Owner Christiane Smyth, George Smyth
• Received from Christiane Smyth, George Smyth

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• Made in British Columbia

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• Creation Date during 2011
• Ownership Date before July 16, 2018
• Acquisition Date on July 16, 2018

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• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3309/0009