Three Salish polychrome painted paddles
Mid-20th century; Pacific Northwest
The oar-shaped carved wood women's dance paddles each with painted motifs to one side and to handle
Largest 20 x 3 3/4 in.; smallest 17 1/2 x 3 in.

Each with scattered scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. A few dark marks to wood in places. Wear to edges including small nicks and minor splintering to wood. Rubbed wear and chipping to paint. One handle with minor break to top side.
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