Model Canoe

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/73 a-c

Model canoe, with single-hull outrigger. Main hull is carved of a single piece of wood with a lip attached by twisted cordage, and stands upright on keel. Wood rigging with fine twisted cordage attaches main boat to outrigger. A woven rectangular sail is suspended between two posts, and can be balanced upright above the main hull. It holds patterns of x shapes in two strips, one vertical and one horizontal. Parts b-c are model paddles.


  • Type of Item canoe
  • Culture Micronesian
  • Material wood, sennit, pandanus leaf, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 42.0 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 46.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Pohnpei

  • Creation Date before 1980
  • Collection Date before 1980
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0073 a-c