Boat Model
2003-43-140A
From: Siberia | Amur River
Curatorial Section: American
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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