Featured NWC Model Canoe

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Potteryplease, Aug 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    This is cedar, approx 16.5" / 42cm tip-to-tip, signed with what looks like a K A, and dated 1/31/82.

    It's a little asymmetrical, so maybe a less-experienced carver (?)

    Any ideas about origin and / or initials?

    Thanks in advance!

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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Pott-You're on the way to becoming the next Arthur Erickson !
     
  3. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    One can dream!
     
  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's supposed to look like the a carved stone oil lamp and possibly like a dog, so it's supposed to be asymmetric. Ironwood maybe?
     
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  5. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    It's definitely mature / old growth cedar.

    I think it may be supposed to look like a wolf, but also looks a bit like a bear.
     
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Bear would fit; the muzzle looks correct.
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    A Makah model canoe is a miniature, hand-carved wooden replica of the traditional Pacific Northwest coastal dugout canoes. Historically crafted from single cedar or alder logs by Indigenous carvers, these models reflect the deep maritime, whaling, and cultural traditions of the Makah Tribe of Washington State.

    It's simple and elegant .
    I don't recognize the artist though......:(


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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  9. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Good pics. Thanks Komo.
     
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  10. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Lovely, Potts...Clean an' Elegant!
     
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  11. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Thank you, sirs. I agree!
     
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  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  13. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    oh , Komo........... u such a show-off !! :cool:


    Well , Duh !!;)
     
  14. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    High Craft, Komo...an' it shows even in that trestle stand!
     
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  15. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Oooh---- very nice! Love the oars. Not so sure about the passenger....

    Thanks for sharing!
     
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  16. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    A voyageur he ain't. No proper toque with room for his tobacco.
     
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  17. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    A beauty Komo ! By the way (if I may get NOSY)- what's the 'winged lion' sculptural base on top of your speaker cabinet about ? It looks very cool.
    PS- If it has something to do with the Ark of the Covenant- mum's the word !
     
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  18. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    ...& that's what happens when one gets lazy and doesn't crop photos.... sigh...

    since my folks bought it.....it was one of the few items I .....coveted.

    . WoodyAuctionApril26-10-$16ooo.jpg ...that is NOT my shade......which was likely sold off before my Dad got the bronze look/copper base.....

    This is a Handel "Neo-Egyptian" table lamp from the early 20th century, featuring a stained and leaded glass shade with a patinated copper base

    I believe the one above sold for $ 16,000 ....

    the base alone can go for several thousand..
     
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  19. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  20. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Especially if you remember Mr. Peabody!

    Thanks for the link to the lamps thread. Maybe somebody will resurrect it with new posts! I would do that, but don't have any really interesting lamps.
     
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