**Item Description:**Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Pacific Northwest Coast relief-carved and painted dance/display paddle. This piece features highly detailed traditional formline art depicting a regional crest figure, likely a Sea Bear or supernatural marine creature, flanked by stylized paws and textured cross-hatching.
**Specifications:**- **Length:** Approximately 41 inches- **Material:** Lightweight hardwood (likely Red Alder), featuring a clean, odorless blonde grain finish.- **Artistry:** Deep relief carving with sharp negative spaces. Hand-painted in traditional black, deep maroon-brown, and teal/blue-green accents.- **Features:** Classic T-shaped cross-grip handle painted black. The reverse side of the blade is completely smooth and uncarved wood.- **Markings:** Unmarked / Unsigned.
**Condition:**Excellent vintage condition with no major chips, cracks, or structural damage. Minor natural surface variations and faint scuffs consistent with age and display. Paint remains vibrant and crisp. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition.
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