'Storm paddle'

A short paddle traditionally used with the sliding stroke 'illuartaarillune paarneq'. Made of Western Red Cedar and edged with Ash. The loom is shorter than other paddles. A fun paddle for rolling, easy to manoeuvre under the water. Often used as a spare paddle. Length 79 inch. Oiled.


Always ready in the fore deck so you can roll up?


'Storm paddle' is a modern term for a relatively short paddle often used in the fjords of Southwest Greenland up through the 20th century. Even if the paddle type is commonly referred to as a 'storm paddle' it does not seem to have much relation to stormy weather. Fjord winds however are common in the area

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Price 200 EURO,-


Greenland Storm Paddle West Greenland

Length 187 cm. wood, bone, fine condition, Made in Greenland 1950s.
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Price 2800 DKK / 350 Euro Image