Great Lakes Maple Paddle

Came across an archived listing of an interesting paddle from Cowan's Auctions. Lot 723 of the 2004, American Indian Art Auction was loosely identified as a "Great Lakes Maple Paddle".

Great Lakes Maple Paddle,

beautifully carved with broad flat blade, a narrow rounded shaft, and broad flat handle. Openwork carving resembling ribbon work at end of handle

length = 66.5 inches

Condition: Insignificant/ light surface abrasions.
Price Realized 
$1,610

Sept 29, 2016: Offset data for this paddle shape is available. See this post here.