Paddle Item Number: 2992/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden paddle carved from a single piece of wood (including handle). Leaf-shaped blade, with a long throat flaring toward the shoulder, then tapering to a point. The shaft flares slightly toward the small grip. The shaft and throat are painted blue, the point of the blade is painted dark orange-red and there is a slightly V-shaped stripe of white between them.
History Of Use
Appears to be a Coast Salish racing canoe paddle.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1900 and 1930
- Owned by David Sheffield before February 19, 2013
- Received from David Sheffield (Donor) on February 19, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- David Sheffield
- Received from
- David Sheffield (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1930
- Ownership Date
- before February 19, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on February 19, 2013
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2992/0001