Boat Model

29-175-360

From: United States of America (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-360
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)
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. -360 horizontal groove at this point

Height 13 cm
Length 55 cm
Width 13 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9503 - Collector Number

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