Description:

Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States and Canada, Tlingit people ca. 1940s CE. A fine ceremonial canoe paddle, hand-carved from red cedar wood, with stylized zoomorphic forms on the blade. The paddle is composed of an elongated diamond-shaped blade which gradually tapers to a point and a thick tubular shaft that flares to a grip. The blade is incised on both sides with an avian creature, likely a raven in profile, with a large pointed head and a singular eye, and a feathered wing below. Above is a crosshatched shape, perhaps the forked tail of a fish! The Tlingit people relied on boats for fishing and hunting, and similar paddles would have helped steer their boats, while finely carved pieces such as this, may have been used during ceremonial dances. A fine example of high-quality Tlingit craftsmanship! Size: 53.625" L x 6.625" W (136.2 cm x 16.8 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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#135737

  • Condition: Chip and loss to hand grip. Stable fissures across blade and grip. Surface abrasions, chips, and nicks as expected with use and age. Nice patina and details.

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