Model Canoe Item Number: 2600/21 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wood carved model canoe with an uncharacteristic flat bottom so that could serve as a pencil holder.
Narrative
The artist made the canoe for the donor's children to use as a pencil holder.
Item History
- Made by Alcides Chamarra (Maker) in Pimia River, Choco, Colombia during 1952
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by Anne Loewen and Jacob Loewen before July 22, 2003
- Received from Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor) on July 22, 2003
What
- Name
- Model Canoe
- Identification Number
- 2600/21
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- cedar wood
- Overall
- height 36.0 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 4.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Wounaan
- Creator
- Alcides Chamarra (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Anne Loewen and Jacob Loewen
- Received from
- Jacob Loewen (Donor) and Anne Loewen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pimia River, Choco, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- during 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before July 22, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on July 22, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 95
- Accession Number
- 2600/0021