Paddle
About this object
History of use
Appears to be a Coast Salish racing canoe paddle.
Physical 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.
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