Haida or Tlingit painted paddle (both sides painted)
60" long x 5 1/2" wide at widest point
excellent, original condition
circa third quarter 19th century
descended in NY family
$7700.
(M0230)
Paddles such as this one rarely come onto the market. We purchased directly from the family in which it descended. it is even more beautiful in person, with a beautiful patina and finely painted design.
Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC
520 East 72nd Street, Suite 2C
New York, New York 10021
(by appointment only)