Lot Essay
See Lot 30 for related discussion on Northern canoe models.
Details
A NORTHERN NORTHWEST COAST CANOE MODEL
Of classic form with protruding prow, exterior painted with formlines in red and black, the prow with a sea monster(?) showing teeth and U forms, the stern with a totemic killer whale, the interior with five wood slates, beveled below the rim of bowl
41½in. (104.1cm.) long
Of classic form with protruding prow, exterior painted with formlines in red and black, the prow with a sea monster(?) showing teeth and U forms, the stern with a totemic killer whale, the interior with five wood slates, beveled below the rim of bowl
41½in. (104.1cm.) long
Provenance
Sotheby's NY, April, 27, 1984, lot 71.