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