Closeup photos of the grip clearly show the extreme taper thins quite a bit ending in a tiny roll at the top. Given the paddle was made from dense & heavy maple, it was likely thinned to reduce the overall weight.
Friday, May 25, 2012
ca 1900 Passamaquoddy Maple Paddle
This expired Ebay Listing shows a circa 1900 Passamaquoddy Paddle made from maple. It features a nice, weathered patina and has some initials carved into the handle. The paddle is just under 6ft with a relatively large, extended beavertail blade thinned to a feathered edge and a slender, straight sided grip.
The seller also has a postcard image of Athion Lewey image posted on earlier HERE.
Brilliant blog first and foremost, happened to find it whilst browsing the internet about pack baskets.
ReplyDeleteWest Grand Lake is a treasured spot in Downeast Maine, I'll be sure to mention this post to my friends in Grand Lake Stream. One of whom works in Maine Indian Education.
Again, nice blog.
Tony