Model Canoe Item Number: C1203 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Has two crab claw-like sails, and one outrigger attached to the side by three horizontal cylindrical beams. Canoe is red and black on a natural brown background with a geometric pattern consisting of diagonal lines, vertical lines, diamond shapes, triangles, and chevrons.
Item History
- Made in Papua New Guinea
- Collected during 1951
- Owned by Cyril S. Belshaw before April 1958
- Received from Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor) during April 1958
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Cyril S. Belshaw
- Received from
- Cyril S. Belshaw (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Papua New Guinea
When
- Collection Date
- during 1951
- Ownership Date
- before April 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during April 1958
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 58
- Accession Number
- 2174/0005