Canoe Model

29-175-359

From: Canada | British Columbia

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-359
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Canada | British Columbia
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

"Chinook" or "Southern Sea-going type". Pointed ends, prow projecting forward and upward, stern vertical and raised above level of gunwales. Groove for whaling harpoon on top of prow. Shape of prow suggests animal's head. Unpainted. -359 has slanted ridges on either side of harpoon rest gouge where level of prow meets slightly lower level of gunwales.

Height 10 cm
Length 51 cm
Width 12 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9503 - Collector Number

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