canoe, model

canoe, model

canoe, model

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Introduction

Early 20th century Hodenosaunee model birchbark canoe sewn with possibly spruce root (?) and decorated with quilled designs of X's or crosses on both sides. Donated by Mrs. R. Kayser in 1939.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Nation of Origin

Museum database indicates: "Iroquois USA"

Date Made or Date Range: 1900s to 1940
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum documentation, GRASAC generated

Materials

birchbark; possibly spruce root (?); wood splint; porcupine quills dyed green.

Techniques or Format

This model canoe is made of one piece of birchbark stitched together with possibly spruce root (?). The rims or gunwales of the canoe are made of wood splint and are secured to the birchbark with possibly spruce root (?). Birchbark has been cut and sewn together in two places on both sides to create a contour in the body of the canoe at the centre. Quillwork decorates both sides.

Motifs and Patterns

It appears that motifs of two "X's" or crosses decorated both ends of the canoe as well as its centre on both sides.

Dimensions: 46 × 13 × 13 cm
Condition: Fair, some quillwork missing.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

Museum documentation

Current Location: Museum Volkenkunde, Leiden, Netherlands
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2399-56
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1939
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Mrs. R. Kayser
Date Relative was First Removed or Collected from its Community Context: 1900-1939
Collection Narratives and Histories

Donated by Mrs. R. Kayser in 1939

GKS Reference Number: 25367
Approximate Place of Origin

43.6, -71.9

Source of Information about Places

Museum register

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