Model Canoe Item Number: 1708/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Light brown Nuu-chah-nulth style model canoe with red trim, black accents, a red interior, and a bird-shaped, protruding bow. The interior of the canoe has several inscriptions in black marker and pencil.
Narrative
Insription in the canoe reads: CANOE, HENRY EDWARDS, KUPER IS, MARCH 26/82, NORMAN CHARLIE & BROTHER
Item History
- Made by Henry Edwards (Maker) in British Columbia, Canada on March 26, 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
- 1708/2
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- cedar wood, paint and metal
- Overall
- height 14.9 cm, width 14.9 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
- on March 26, 1982
- Ownership Date
- before November 1, 1996
- Acquisition Date
- on November 1, 1996
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1708/0002