Model Canoe
Item number Nb9.62 a-f from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Model canoe (a), with 2 figures (b-c), 2 paddles (d-e), 1 mast (f). Outside of canoe painted with Norhtwest coast designs. Figure b is seated and has long hair with crosshatching and is wearing a red stove pipe hat. Figure c is seated, has a prominent nose and is wearing a black hat with six raised scallops. Parts d and e are carved paddles with "T" shaped handles. Paddles painted black with three sets of red diagonal lines. Part f is a carved mast, with carved ends. Both figures have stamped/incised letters on bottom.
Narrative
The donor thought this was collected in Bella Coola; the cultural attribution is based only on style.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada ?
- Owned by Howard Roloff
- Owned by Thomas R. Richardson before 1998
- Owned by Frances M. Richardson before November 18, 1998
- Received from Frances M. Richardson (Donor) on November 18, 1998
What
- Name
- Model Canoe
- Identification Number
- Nb9.62 a-f
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 30.0 cm, width 15.7 cm, depth 50.5 cm
- Part D
- height 23.5 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm
- Part E
- height 23.0 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Heiltsuk ?
- Previous Owner
- Howard Roloff, Thomas R. Richardson and Frances M. Richardson
- Received from
- Frances M. Richardson (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1998 and before November 18, 1998
- Acquisition Date
- on November 18, 1998
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 11
- Accession Number
- 1768/0009 a-f
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