Model Canoe Item Number: A1494 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A model wood canoe with the sides painted black.
Narrative
Xwak̓wana is the name for a full-sized canoe.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1961
- Collected in Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by George Walkus before January 27, 1961
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Walkus (Seller) on January 27, 1961
What
Who
- Culture
- Kwakwaka'wakw
- Previous Owner
- George Walkus
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Walkus (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Smith Inlet, British Columbia, Canada and Takus, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1961
- Ownership Date
- before January 27, 1961
- Acquisition Date
- on January 27, 1961
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1972/0002