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Object #     1-621
Object name     XiXQewiA, Model Racing Canoe
Culture of Origin     Southern Coast Salish, Puget Sound Style
Materials     Cedar, Varnish, Nails, Paint
Techniques     Carved, Painted
Dimensions     H: 3.2 in, L: 42.2 in, W: 3 in
Exhibit Label    

Coast Salish racing canoes are carved from a single Western Red Cedar log, models and full-sized alike. Look at the bow and stern. These end parts are carved separately then added to canoes. The Coast Salish racing canoe's sleek design emerged in the early 20th Century. Canoe racing continues today.
Source     Mr. W. F. Shelley


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