Boat Model

29-175-361

From: Canada | British Columbia

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-361
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Haida
Provenience Canada | British Columbia
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

"Chinook" or "Southern Sea-going type". Pointed ends, prow projecting forward and upward, stern vertical and raised above level of gunwales. Groove for whaling harpoon on top of prow. Shape of prow suggests animal's head. Unpainted. -361 horizontal ridge at this point.

Height 12 cm
Length 52 cm
Width 13 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9503 - Collector Number

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