Description
Northern Northwest Coast Miniature Paddle
Date: 1840-60
Materials: Yellow cedar and pigments
Artist: Northern Northwest Coast
Dimensions: 8”L x 1 ¼” x ¼”
Description: A fine rare old Northern Northwest Coast ceremonial dance paddle dating from the early to mid 1800’s. Painted in classic formline design in black representing abstract crest design. Possibly made for an early canoe model now separated or a potlatch gift. : Old label reads “ Ceremonial paddle NW Coast”. Fine aged patina .
