Long pointed bone implement (decorated) awl.* Possibly a blanket pin or a miniature staff. Cylindrical, pointed on one end, other end decorated with raised ring and linear incisions. End broken (chipped). Root marks mar the survace, and incisions are filled with red pigment (ochre?) (6/95). *Information is from the original accession ledger.

The paint is red, black, and blue.

The feather is turkey (bird). The fur is rabbit. The tail is fox (animal).

The paint is dark green, black, and red. The feather is turkey (bird). The fur is rabbit. The tail is fox (animal).

The paint is red.

S'abadeb-Seattle Art Museum In the traditional repertoire of canoe paddles, there were several styles of blades and handles that were determined by the type of water travel in tended and by whether the paddles were made for men, women, or children. Today, artists replicate the functionality of canoe paddles but use the challenging vertical surfaces to create innovative designs. Bird imagery is often included on canoe journey paraphernalia and in the canoe songs and dances, because birds are symbolic of strength and pride, fitting symbols for these arduous but culture-affirming summer events.

The paint is red and black.

The paint is red, black, and blue.

The paint is red, green, black, and yellow.

The paint is red, black, green, and yellow.