Canoe Model

29-175-368

From: Canada | British Columbia | Bella Bella

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-368
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Heiltsuk
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Bella Bella
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Pigment
Description

Ends flare outward and upward, but at top curve back toward boat, exhibiting animal heads which face inward. Three armless and legless "men" nailed in canoe, 4th missing (CG2016-2-353 / CG2016-2-354). Animal features, men's heads and a circle, lines and two double leaves on each side painted blue.

Height 16.5 cm
Length 62 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 7/2983 - Collector Number | 29-48-166 - Associated Object Number | 29-48-167 - Associated Object Number | 29-48-168 - Associated Object Number | 29-48-169 - Associated Object Number | CG2016-2-353 - Found in Collection Number | CG2016-2-354 - Found in Collection Number

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