Model Paddle Item Number: 1730/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small wooden paddle with painted imagery. Paddle surface is smooth. One side of paddle is painted with a scene depicting two figures paddling a red boat in green waters. Behind them, in the distance, are two red buildings. The second side is painted with a traditionally styled First Nations design of an animal's face ? Handle grip is painted red. Inscription written on paddle arm.
Item History
- Made by Frederick Alexcee (Maker) in Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada before 1939
- Collected during 1940
- Owned by H. F. Robins and Florence E. Robins
- Owned by Shirley Hurst before February 18, 1997
- Received from Shirley Hurst (Donor) on February 18, 1997
What
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Creator
- Frederick Alexcee (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- H. F. Robins, Florence E. Robins and Shirley Hurst
- Received from
- Shirley Hurst (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Port Simpson, British Columbia, Canada and Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Collection Date
- during 1940
- Ownership Date
- before February 18, 1997
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 1997
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 1730/0007