Racing paddle
Artist
Northwest Coast
Datelate 19th century
MediumWood, black paint
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Object number2003.4.6 LA
DescriptionFull-size wooden paddle with elongated tip. Paddle is pointed in a spear-tip shape at the very end opposite the handle. The paddle portion has been painted with a dull black commercial paint. The handle is long and thin and flattens near the end directly before the cross grip. A small groove is indicated where the transition from paddle to handle is made. Paddle has slightly bevellled edges near the tip. Rusted iron nail in handle. In black ink on handle: "Indian Racing Paddle. E-576. Bellingham Bay H. S. Howard. Wash."On View
Not on viewCollections
Australia
Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
TONGA/SAMOA
1920's
late 18th or early-mid 19th century