canoe, model

canoe, model

canoe, model

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Introduction

A model birch bark canoe with a wooden frame, a curving pointed prow and stern and two struts across the open part. Probably Anishinaabe, made before 1870. It has been part of the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery's collection since before 1870.

Nation of Maker: Anishinaabe
Nation of Origin

The museum catalogue states "It is very similar in style to the models canoes of the Ojibwa tribe of North America"

Date Made or Date Range: 1700s to 1870
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum catalogue (CW).

Materials

wood; bark; sinew; leather; varnish, black.

Techniques or Format

The canoe has a wooden frame with curving pointed prow and stern and two struts across the open part. Bark has been stitched over the frame with sinew, and bound with leather around the top edge. The canoe has been covered in black varnish.

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

A black varnish covering it indicates it was acquired by the museum before 1870.

Current Location: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Glasgow, Scotland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: GLAHM E.125/1
GKS Reference Number: 25400
How to Cite this Item

Item to be cited by catalog number, collection and institution.

Record Creation Context

This record was created as part of the GRASAC research trip visit to the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow in April, 2007.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

On-site researchers: Cory Willmott, Laura Peers, Ruth Phillips, Keith Jamieson, Alan Corbiere, Sally-Ann Coupar.

Approximate Place of Origin

44.736, -88.788

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