ǧúm̓a (Paddle) Play

Paddles are important canoe equipment and are regarded as personal property, not necessarily related to a specific canoe. There are a variety of blade types with vary with use and user. For example, women often use paddles with rounded tips.

canoes

Wooden paddle, painted and varnished on both sides. Design shows pencil marks, handle is red with small design of red and black bands. Lower section painted in red, black and blue. Blade is relatively flat with curved edges and tip, and handle is cylindrical near the centre of the paddle, but flattens towards the cylindrical handle grip.