Paddle Item Number: A7525 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood paddle with a design painted in red and black on the blade and the handle on both sides. Near the tip of the blade, there is an outward facing profile face. Behind this face, there is a red-outlined split u within a u form that has cross hatching within. There are also three black talon-like features. 'Siwash Indians Vancouver Is.' is painted on the handle.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected before 1864
- Owned by David G. Young before June 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and David G. Young (Seller) during June 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- David G. Young
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and David G. Young (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- before 1864
- Ownership Date
- before June 1961
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1961
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0052/0010