Canoe Paddle

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Canoe Paddle

Entry/Object ID

L2024.3.184

Description

Butternut canoe paddle, varnished

Context

This butternut paddle is from Western Maine and retains a bit of the classic “Long lead” of more easterly Penobscot and Passamaquoddy paddles. It has the distinct sharp ridge on the upper blade to add strength to the paddle.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Abenaki Cultural Conservancy

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1920

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Abenaki
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Paddle, Canoe

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Paddle, Boat

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Water Transportation Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Material

Butternut