1850s
Length 34 1/2"
Width 9 3/4"
Provenance: Found in Scotland, London Trade
Antique Mi'kmaq birch bark canoes are unique, handcrafted vessels known for their distinct design, including a single gunwale and specific rib placement, which made them suitable for both inland rivers and ocean travel. These canoes were traditionally built by sewing spruce roots through the birch bark with spruce gum for waterproofing, using materials from the land. This model canoe is a example of Mi'kmaq ingenuity of the highest order. Rare!
1850s
Length 34 1/2"
Width 9 3/4"
Provenance: Found in Scotland, London Trade
Antique Mi'kmaq birch bark canoes are unique, handcrafted vessels known for their distinct design, including a single gunwale and specific rib placement, which made them suitable for both inland rivers and ocean travel. These canoes were traditionally built by sewing spruce roots through the birch bark with spruce gum for waterproofing, using materials from the land. This model canoe is a example of Mi'kmaq ingenuity of the highest order. Rare!
