Eagle Paddle Item Number: 3309/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Paddle carved from a single piece of wood. The burgundy shaft is split above the throat, forming a V-shape. The grip is painted solid black, and has a small piece of black leather tied to both sides of the shaft. The blade is painted light yellow-brown with black feather-like lines over, and the outline of an eagle's profile with white eye.
Cultural Context
contemporary art
Item History
- Made by Susan A. Point (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 2011
- Owned by Christiane Smyth and George Smyth before July 16, 2018
- Received from Christiane Smyth (Donor) and George Smyth (Donor) on July 16, 2018
What
- Name
- Eagle Paddle
- Identification Number
- 3309/9
- Type of Item
- paddle
- Material
- cedar wood, acrylic paint and leather skin
- Overall
- height 148.0 cm, width 15.2 cm, depth 4.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Musqueam
- Creator
- Susan A. Point (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Christiane Smyth and George Smyth
- Received from
- Christiane Smyth (Donor) and George Smyth (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 2011
- Ownership Date
- before July 16, 2018
- Acquisition Date
- on July 16, 2018
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 3309/0009