Model Canoe Item Number: 2596/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden model canoe with single outrudder. Boat itself is made from a single piece of wood. Wooden slats, three paddles and poles linking to outrudder are made from darker wood. Corded rope-like fibre ties poles to outrudder.
Narrative
Bossen worked as a veterinarian for FAO/UNDP in Samoa from 1973-75.
Item History
- Made in Tokelau between 1970 and 1975
- Collected between 1973 and 1975
- Owned by Frits Bossen before October 8, 2003
- Received from Frits Bossen (Donor) on October 8, 2003
What
- Name
- Model Canoe
- Identification Number
- 2596/2
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- wood and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 66.0 cm, width 22.0 cm, depth 7.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tokelauan
- Previous Owner
- Frits Bossen
- Received from
- Frits Bossen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tokelau
When
- Creation Date
- between 1970 and 1975
- Collection Date
- between 1973 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 60
- Accession Number
- 2596/0002