Model River Canoe
Item number A1519 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Wooden model river canoe. The canoe is carved from a brown wood and unpainted. The bow and stern are identical. The underside of the canoe slopes to reach a gentle point.
History Of Use
This object appears to be a model of a river canoe (see description by Elmendorf 1960:172). Anthropologist William Elmendorf notes that: “Most fathers made play canoes for their young sons. Boys played with these in the water from the age of four or five. According to HA [A Twana man] the device was ‘useful to teach kids how to paddle and how to manage a canoe’ (Elmendorf 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 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
- Name
- Model River Canoe
- Identification Number
- A1519
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 9.0 cm, width 87.5 cm, depth 12.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Squamish
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
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
- 1960/0044
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