19th C. Tlingit / Haida Painted Cedar Dance Paddle
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Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States or Canada, Tlingit or Haida, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved cedar dance paddle with incised and painted formline motifs, composed of an elongated petaloid blade which gradually tapers to a point and a short handle. One face features crosshatched and etched ovoid and curvilinear motifs, and the other is painted with similar motifs in red and black. A paddle of this size and decoration may have been used in ceremonial dance, sale, or even made as a beginner piece carved by a young craftsman. Size: 21.25" L x 4" W (54 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection; ex private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection
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#172951
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection; ex private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#172951
Condition
Loss to handle finial and tip of paddle. Stable pressure fissures and abrasions. Pinhole perforations for suspension. Overall good condition.
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19th C. Tlingit / Haida Painted Cedar Dance Paddle
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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