1886.1.866

Paddle with leaf-shaped blade and decoratively carved band on handle. [SM (Verve) 26/06/2013]

Place details: N AMERICA. Canada / Cultural Group: Northeast; Woodlands, Anishinaabeg, Algonquin?: Local Name: Unknown. Materials: Wood Plant / Pigment / ?. Processes: Carved / Stained / ?. Dimensions: Max L = 1945 mm Max W [blade] = 164 mm Field Collector: ?James Parker When Collected: ?On or before 1858 Other Owners: James Parker, 1858 PRM Source: Ashmolean Museum Acquired: Transferred 17 February 1886

KEYWORD: Paddle / CLASS: Navigation / ?.

Object description: Paddle with leaf-shaped blade and decoratively carved band on handle. The blade has a slightly raised ridge along the centre on both surfaces. [SM (Verve) 26/06/2013]