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LOT 6

Lot 6

Unidentified, possibly Lenape (Delaware) Maker, Ontario

Unidentified, possibly Lenape (Delaware) Maker, Ontario
Lot 6 Details
Unidentified, possibly Lenape (Delaware) Maker, Ontario

ARCHAIC PADDLE, CA. 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

wood, possibly pigment
60.25 x 4 x .75 in — 153 x 10.2 x 1.9 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $21,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unidentified, possibly Lenape (Delaware) Maker, Ontario
  • Unidentified, possibly Lenape (Delaware) Maker, Ontario
  • Unidentified, possibly Lenape (Delaware) Maker, Ontario
Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

Note:

The present paddle is closely related to an example held in the collections of The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian (Cat. No. NMAI 9/2535) dated 1500–1800 AD (226 - 526 years old) and attributed to the Lenape (Delaware).

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition commensurate with age.
Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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