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Object #     861
Object name     Model Canoe
Culture of Origin     Makah
Materials     Wood, Paint
Techniques     Carved, Painted
Dimensions     L: 17.5 in, W: 5 in, H: 1.7 in
Exhibit Label    

This canoe models the upswept bow of a full-sized Makah canoe - a feature that helps their canoes navigate rough ocean waters while whaling and fishing. The long snout of this model's bow has been likened to a wolf or an elk head.
Source     Mrs. Mary Parker White
Location     Neah Bay, WA
Credit     Gift of Mary Parker White


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