Paddle Item Number: A1539 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood paddle carved with a low relief-design, which is dominated by eye and foot or claw elements-raised portions painted in black and brown. Design consists of a black ovoid in tapering oval eye in ovoid with a split u at either side; a pair of black u forms and a pair of u black forms below; a four digit claw-like feature with an ovoid in ovoid behind; a black panel at the base of the paddle; and a black split u at the tip of the blade.
Narrative
Raley listed paddles A1539 and A1558 as having been collected in a Tsimshian area. The two paddles have a very similar design and were likely painted by the same person. At some point it was noted (attributor not recorded) that A1539 appeared to be Nisga'a in style?
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian ? or Nisga'a ?
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1960/0055