Paddle Item Number: A1492 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved canoe paddle. Elaborate design painted in red and black on the blade, on both sides. Entire paddle heavily shellacked.
History Of Use
Canoe paddles like this were probably made to be sold to non-Indigenous collectors. Producing collectible objects became a way for carvers and painters to continue their traditions during a time of great cultural change.
Narrative
Listed by Raley as collected in Kitamaat, but painting style attributed to a Heiltsuk maker, Captain Carpenter.
Item History
- Made by Captain Richard Carpenter (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1910
- Collected in Kitamaat, British Columbia, Canada ? between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George H. Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk ?
- Creator
- Captain Richard Carpenter (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- George H. Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George H. Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kitamaat, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1910
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 11
- Accession Number
- 1960/0041