The fit and finish on the Wakimika paddle is quite nice. I expect it is an import. Interesting company, small batch whitewater kayaks, so a bit of a strange offering. I'd guess one or more of the proprietors them spent a lot of time canoe tripping and wanted to have a carbon paddle, so they made them. I noticed they have 57 in stock, ready to cut to length. I wonder how many there were to start. It is a big blade. I'll grab measurements later for the record.
The only other carbon animal tail paddle I can find info on is the "wand," and there isn't much on that either. Presumably folks that prefer this shape of paddle also prefer wood?