Vintage Northwest Coast Indigenous Carved Dance Paddle 40 Heavy Yew Yellow Cedar For Sale

Item DescriptionUp for sale is a beautiful, authentic Northwest Coast Indigenous-style ceremonial dance paddle. Measuring 40 inches in length, this piece features striking, deeply carved formline art on the front face utilizing a traditional black, red, and natural wood palette with intricate cross-hatched detailing.
Key Features & Details
* Authentic Tool Marks: The smooth backside of the blade clearly exhibits traditional hand-adzed facets. These marks have softly smoothed down over time, confirming genuine handcraftsmanship and historic age.* Premium Heavy Wood: Carved from a dense, heavy hardwood (highly consistent with traditional Pacific Yew or dense old-growth Yellow Cedar). It possesses a wonderful, substantial weight in the hand.* Traditional Formline Motifs: Features classic ovoid and u-form eye motifs. The handle features a beautifully integrated carved T-grip painted in black.* Dimensions: Approximately 40" Total Length.
Condition NoteThis historic item is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful aged patina. It shows honest signs of age and handling, including minor paint loss at the tip and handle grip. There is a stable, aged hairline drying split near the T-grip neck, which is completely natural for old wood and adds to its authentic character. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition details.Will Pack with Great CarePlease Email Any Questions