Ceremonial paddle with raven painting on it, carved out of yellow cedar, made by Tlingit artist Reggie B. Peterson as part of his apprenticeship. The handle is modelled on a soul catcher used by the shamans. (88 cm, ICC)
ICC = Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center, Sitka

A Haida canoe paddle from the 19th century. (150 cm; MOA)
MOA = Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

The legends are only available in German, French or Spanish
Femme et enfants Shipibo en pirogue sur la lagune de Yarinacocha (département d’Ucayali). - 1969

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