Lot Essay
See Lot 27 for discussion on Head canoe models relevant to this early, beautifully painted and large example.
Details
A RARE HEAD CANOE MODEL
With vertical fins at bow and stern, interior shallow groove under bowl, exterior painted in red and black formlines, decorated with stylized animals, ovoids and U forms on the bow and stern, fine adze markings in the interior and exterior
66¼in. (168.3cm.) long
With vertical fins at bow and stern, interior shallow groove under bowl, exterior painted in red and black formlines, decorated with stylized animals, ovoids and U forms on the bow and stern, fine adze markings in the interior and exterior
66¼in. (168.3cm.) long