Carved canoe paddle

Titles: Carved canoe paddle (Supplied title)

Description: Wood paddle has a long slim tapering blade. The flat grip has a concave indention at its base and elaborate carving on its remainder. Carved design includes a curved cross, a shield with a diamond and scroll band, and diamond shapes filled with cross-hatching. There are also the carved initials "W. D.", which may not be original. Donor states that the paddle was found near Stillwater, Minnesota, following a battle between the Ojibwe and Dakota, 1839. Paddle is purported to have belonged to a voyageur.

Dates

• Approximately 1839 - Not later than 07/03/1839 A natural ravine north of present day downtown Stillwater called Battle Hollow was the site of a battle between the Dakota and the Ojibwe in 1839, after which this paddle was reportedly procured and gifted to the Daubney family. (Creation)
• Exactly 1855 Likely year the initials "W.D." were added to the paddle, when William and Fannie Maria Daubney were married. (Use)

Creation

• collected by: Jones, Jefferson

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 7364

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 77 inches length (overall)
• 30.5 inches length (blade)
• 6 1/4 inches width (maximum)
• 1 1/2 inches depth
• 2.5 pounds weight

Subjects

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