Model Canoe

MOA: University of British Columbia

3421/8 a-e

Model canoe (part a) with a long, tall notched prow, a flat bottom, and blunt stern with a vertical transom. The prow is carved in the shape of a wolf head. Painted with a red interior. Small lightly etched circles decorate both sides of the bow and stern. There are four thwarts or benches across the width. Two shorter paddles have red blades (parts b-c) and two paddles have green blades (parts d-e).


  • Type of Item canoe
  • Culture Nuu-chah-nulth
  • Material wood, paint
  • Measurements height 7.0 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 31.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Joanne Guppy
  • Received from Joanne Guppy

  • Made in Vancouver Island

  • Creation Date during 1935
  • Ownership Date before February 3, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on February 3, 2020

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3421/0008 a-e