Paddle Item Number: Nb11.275 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved from single piece of wood. Crutch handle has adze marks. Flat shaft rounded at grip, narrows, then widens to form a lanceolate blade. Central ridge runs from the grip to the point. Both sides have black and red two-dimensional painted design. Black band is on the handle. Killer whale is on the heavily varnished side. Reverse side has split u design and is lightly varnished.
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 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
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 20, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on September 20, 1979
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 10
- Accession Number
- 0557/0002