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Canoe paddle; carved on both sides, painted in black and red on one side; signed Carol Easton / Port Simpson
Canoe paddle; carved on both sides, painted in black and red on one side; signed Carol Easton / Port Simpson
Object Number 2011.16.109
Display Title Canoe paddle; carved on both sides, painted in black and red on one side; signed Carol Easton / Port Simpson
Descriptions
Inventory Description Paddle, carved on both sides, one side painted with black and red, head tapered to point
Classification
  • Paddle
Department Ethnographic
Date 1971 or earlier
Artist Carol Easton
Culture
  • Tsimshian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / <County> / Port Simpson
Materials Cedar Paint
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 122 x 12.6 cm (1 1/8 x 48 1/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.16.109; Carol Easton / Port Simpson
Credit Line Gift of Paul R. Lurie 1938, in Memory of His Wife, Barbara
Provenance
Collector Dr. Paul R. Lurie (1971-)
Collector Barbara Lurie (1971-2011)
Donor Donated by Dr. Paul R. Lurie (6/27/2011)

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