Model Canoe Item Number: 2711/1 a-g from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model of an outrigger canoe. The canoe has one lateral support float known as an outrigger which fastens to one side of the main hull, usally the port side. The outrigger has five spars or poles that attach it to the canoe by lashing. The sail is triangular in shape and woven from bark.
Canoe (part a); six carved paddles (b-g).
Item History
- Made in Vanuatu during 2008
- Collected by Carol E. Mayer during 2008
- Owned by Carol E. Mayer before September 22, 2008
- Received from Vanuatu Cultural Centre (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on September 19, 2008
What
Who
- Culture
- Futunese
- Field Collector
- Carol E. Mayer
- Previous Owner
- Carol E. Mayer
- Received from
- Vanuatu Cultural Centre (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vanuatu
When
- Creation Date
- during 2008
- Collection Date
- during 2008
- Ownership Date
- before September 22, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on September 19, 2008
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 60
- Accession Number
- 2711/0001 a-g