"Paddle Dance, Haida Or Tlingit People, Canada"
Ceremonial dance paddle. One side of the blade is painted and the other is engraved. The motifs refer to mythological animals and are also linked to the owner of the object.Cedar wood, paint. Some losses at the ends as well as wear at the edges and sides.
Old patina from use
Dimensions: 54 cm x 10.2 cm
Tlingit or Haîda people, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States or Canada
Early 20th century
Provenance: ex-private collection from Ventura County, California, United States
ex- private collection from Littleton, Colorado, USA.
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