Paddle Item Number: Nb11.274 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved from a single piece of wood. Crutch handle has adze marks. Flat shaft, rounded at the grip, narrowing, then widening to form a lanceolate blade. Central ridge runs from the grip to the point. Both sides are painted in black and red two-dimensional design of u's, split u's, and an ovoid. Black band is on the handle and the blade tip. One side is heavily varnished while the other side is light.
History Of Use
Used to paddle canoe when travelling or hunting. Blade's shape allowed quiet approach to sea mammals and often served as a club when alongside prey.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Scout House before September 20, 1979
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Scout House (Seller) on September 20, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Previous Owner
- Scout House
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Scout House (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 20, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on September 20, 1979
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0557/0001