Small paddle to accompany haida dugout canoe. Made by a Haida Artist, who apprenticed for wood carving with the Master Haida artists. his model dugout canoe was purchased from 'Haida Arts & Jewellery', Masset, Haida Gwaii for $150 CAD. The dugout canoe and paddles are carved from red cedar wood and has 6 'seats' and 7 paddles.
dugout canoe model
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