Model Canoe Item Number: 3274/73 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model canoe, with single-hull outrigger. Main hull is carved of a single piece of wood with a lip attached by twisted cordage, and stands upright on keel. Wood rigging with fine twisted cordage attaches main boat to outrigger. A woven rectangular sail is suspended between two posts, and can be balanced upright above the main hull. It holds patterns of x shapes in two strips, one vertical and one horizontal. Parts b-c are model paddles.
Item History
- Made in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia before 1980
- Collected before 1980
- Owned by William H. Alkire before August 16, 2017
- Received from William H. Alkire (Donor) on August 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Model Canoe
- Identification Number
- 3274/73 a-c
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- wood, sennit, pandanus leaf and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 42.0 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 46.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Micronesian
- Previous Owner
- William H. Alkire
- Received from
- William H. Alkire (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1980
- Collection Date
- before 1980
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0073 a-c