While many gope were often carved from pieces of old canoes, this one is from a paddle blade. It was photographed by Douglas Newton in February 1970 when it was in the possession of Julius Carlebach Gallery. (Douglas Newton Archive 2004)

Provenance:
Lewis/Wara Gallery, Seattle, 2004
Scott and Tanya Rodolitz, New York
Julius Carlebach Gallery, New York, 1970