Model Canoe Item Number: A1525 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long shallow model canoe. The canoe is carved from a reddish-brown wood and the exterior has been lacquered. A hole has been drilled through the bow and the stern. The bow and stern are identical.
History Of Use
A model of a eastern style canoe. Anthropologist William Elmendorf noted that: “Most fathers made play canoes for their young sons. Boys played with these in the water from the age of four or five. (1960:227).”
Narrative
This canoe was collected in North Vancouver, between the years 1893-1930 by the Missionary, Dr. George Raley. He collected it during the period when he was a missionary and teacher at the Coqualeetza Residential school in Sardis. See the book, "The Chilliwack and their Neighbours" by Oliver Wells, or BC Studies no. 110, for more information on Dr. Raley.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1930
- Collected in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Squamish
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1930
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 1960/0045