| Article number: | 10.09.004 |
A Native American canoe is a traditional vessel originally used by indigenous peoples of North America. These canoes are iconic for their slender shape, manoeuvrability, and the way they are connected to nature. They were used for transport, hunting, fishing, and even warfare.
Material:
Originally built from birch bark or wood (e.g. cedar), stretched over a wooden frame and often waterproofed with resin or animal fat.
Shape:
Slender and pointed at both ends, making the canoe easy to manoeuvre and suitable for rivers, lakes, and even calm seas.
Propulsion:
With paddles, often paddled sitting or kneeling by one or two people.
Dimensions:
Varied greatly — from small canoes for one person to large canoes for cargo or groups of 6+ people.
Native American canoes were not only practical vessels but also held spiritual and symbolic value. They were an essential part of the daily lives of tribes such as the Algonquin, Ojibwe, and Iroquois.
Some canoes were decorated with tribal motifs, animal images, or spiritual symbols.
Specifications :
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Drawing Number |
10.09.004 |
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Author |
H. Esveldt |
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Description |
Native American canoe (with R/C Native American) |
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Quality |
sp/lines; sections; rower details |
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Scale |
N/A |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
2 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
2 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
105 |
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Remarks |
l.o.a. 105 cm |