model canoe

model canoe

model canoe

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Introduction

Canoe, floral motifs along both sides, probably made for sale as a souvenir, second half of 19th century.

Date Made or Date Range: Mid 19 C to Late 19 C
Materials

Birchbark, porcupine quills, spruce root, wood,

Techniques or Format

Birchbark sewn with spruce root, side surfaces embroidered with porcupine quills

Other Notes

On-site researchers: model of canoe with fairly naturalistic floral motifs along both sides; unusual strip of bark along "keel" area is decorated with quillwork both long sides. Probably made for sale as a souvenir. A beautiful example, similar to one in the Pitt Rivers museum collected in 1860.

Condition: Good, some quill loss/damage
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

second half of 19th century

Current Location: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: L.304.132
GKS Reference Number: 25409
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, model canoe. Currently at National Museums Scotland, L.304.132. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2007 in which the author took part; GRASAC item id 25409.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

9 Apr 2007 Ruth Phillips

Approximate Place of Origin

45.8, -83.9

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