Squamish Nation Collections database : Cultural Item : Carving, paddle. [C2022.007.109]

Cultural Item

IdentifierC2022.007.109

Date2011

Object Name / TitleCarving, paddle.

Object TypeCarving

Description Paddle, wood, blade has two black/red trigons with a circle in the center that features a canoe and sun with abalone inlay. The shaft is wrapped with woven cedar bark and the grip is carved into two eagles painted yellow/blue/black/green. Carved by Maurice "Shucks" Nahanee.

InscriptionBack: "Shucks Nahanee Squamish Nation 2011"

MaterialsWood, Cedar Bark, Metal, Abalone

CreatorMaurice Nahanee

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