Boat Model

2003-43-140A

From: Siberia | Amur River

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2003-43-140A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nanai | Ulchi
Provenience Siberia | Amur River
Culture Area Siberia
Section American
Materials Wood | Paint | Iron
Technique Carved | Painted
Description

A wooden flat bottom boat model; the sides, each of two planks, extend beyond the stern to support the flat and culminate at the other end in a sharply upturned bow; the bottom plank extends beyond the bow as a narrow platform; seven thwarts span the hull; two oars and a steering oar accompany the model; interior of the bow decorated with red and black scroll design; one oarlock is attached to each side of the model.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1899.1.140a/b - Other Number | 74-1-129 - Other Number

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