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Mi'kmaq

Model canoe 1860

Wood, textiles | RCIN 84343

Mi'kmaq

Model canoe 1860

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Master: Model canoe
Item: Wooden doll

Mi'kmaq

Master: Model canoe Item: Wooden doll 1860

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Mi'kmaq

Model canoe 1860

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Description

Mi'kmaq or Maliseet model of birch-bark canoe sewn with spruce root, with carved wooden female doll dressed with beaded peaked cap, felt cloak and silk skirt

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert Edward (future King Edward VII) in Canada, 1860
People involved

Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Wood, textiles
Groupings
Category
Toys, Dolls and Nursery Equipment
Places

Place of Production

Canada

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