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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to Paintings of dugout canoes in National Museum of Natural History Anthropology collections, undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS168115
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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5 Paintings (visual works)ink and tempera paint on board
- Repository:
- Container:
- 168115
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of five (5) paintings of dugout canoes held by the Department of Anthropology object collections.
Three drawings are of a Tlingit canoe (see USNM Number E168115). The catalog record for the canoe states that these drawings were made by Bill Holm.
Two drawings are of a Kwakwaka'wakw canoe (see USNM Number E26785-0). The catalog card for the canoe states: "In 1959 this canoe had badly deteriorated and the museum had the woodwork completely restored by the professional shipwright of the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, James B. Richardson. The original painted designs had faded, but from old photos could be recovered and drawings were made for this purpose (now in National Anthropological Archives). The repainting of the designs on the canoe were done by Mr. Peter Rosock of the Anthro. Lab (under Mr. Joseph Andrews)."
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The drawings were transferred from the object collections of the Department of Anthropology to the National Anthropological Archives in 1969.
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Preferred Citation
Paintings of dugout canoes in National Museum of Natural History Anthropology collections (MS 168115), National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 168115
Variant Title
Variant Title
Previously titled "Kwakiutl dugout canoe and Haida dugout canoe."
Keywords
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Tlingit [Stikine] | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Canoes and canoeing | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
North America | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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