Model Canoe
Item number 3635/1 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Model sturgeon-nosed bark canoe (part a) with two wooden paddles (parts b-c). Canoe hull has a long, pointed bow and stern, creating sharp angles towards opening. Body is shaped with rib and slat frames; lashed together with bark and plant fibre. Metal wire along underside of stern; small hide tie towards middle of canoe along left side. One thwart across middle of canoe opening. Paddles have rectangular blades with flattened handles; designs painted in light red and dark blue across front and back of blades. Smaller paddle (part b) has connected diamonds with crosses through them on front; horizontal stripes across back. Larger paddle (part c) has zigzags painted and incised across front of blade; chevrons done across back.
Narrative
From 1919 - 1936 the donors' grandfather, Richard G. Newton was superintendent of an Agricultural Experimental Station in Windemere, BC. After that they moved to Prince George, where Newton was assigned to direct an Experimental Farm in Pineview. The grandparents later retired in Chilliwack. The two donors, Hart and Brooks, inherited the collection from their father.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1900 and 1936
- Collected in Windemere, British Columbia, Canada ? between 1919 and 1936
- Owned by Carolyn Hart and Denise Brooks before July 28, 2023
- Received from Carolyn Hart (Donor) and Denise Brooks (Donor) on July 28, 2023
What
- Name
- Model Canoe
- Identification Number
- 3635/1 a-c
- Type of Item
- canoe
- Material
- birch bark, wood, plant fibre, paint, metal and skin
- Overall
- height 12.4 cm, width 18.8 cm, depth 100.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Windemere, British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Culture
- Ktunaxa
- Previous Owner
- Carolyn Hart and Denise Brooks
- Received from
- Carolyn Hart (Donor) and Denise Brooks (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1936
- Collection Date
- between 1919 and 1936
- Ownership Date
- before July 28, 2023
- Acquisition Date
- on July 28, 2023
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3635/0001 a-c
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