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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.

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