Model Canoe Item Number: 1708/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long Nuu-chah-nulth style canoe with eleven thwarts that cross the opening and ten plank seat that are each located just to the side of a thwart, near the bottom of the canoe. the bow and stern both have upward protruding parts that are painted white; outer side has black band below the top edge. (Part b is a replacement twart that is not attached to the canoe.)
Item History
- Made by Henry Edwards (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada during 1982
- Owned by Leona Lattimer Enterprises Ltd. before November 1, 1996
- Received from Leona Lattimer Enterprises Ltd. (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on November 1, 1996
What
- Name
- Model Canoe
- Identification Number
- 1708/1 a-b
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- cedar wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 13.8 cm, width 10.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Creator
- Henry Edwards (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Leona Lattimer Enterprises Ltd.
- Received from
- Leona Lattimer Enterprises Ltd. (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1982
- Ownership Date
- before November 1, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on November 1, 1996
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 1708/0001 a-b