This very fine quality circa 1900-1930 carved and hand-painted canoe was indigenous to the Pacific Northwest Indians and might be attributed to the Nootka or Makah tribe who were known for this type of design with the flat stern top and "canine like" style bow. The wood is either cedar or aspen which grows readily on Vancouver Island and the lower mainland of British Columbia where these Indian tribes were known to inhabit. The beautifully painted whales are nicely applied to both sides. The wood and paint has aged to a wonderful patina, highlighting the excellent proportions of the canoe to a lifelike full size example. It is well crafted and is in excellent all original condition.

Canoes such as these were beginning to be made by Native Northern American tribes around the turn of the last century to appeal and sell to travelers and tourists who visited the Northwestern Coastal area; along with colorful TOTEM poles, bowls, and masks. Sought after by collectors of Folk Art, nautical, canoes, and Native American Indian collectors; this beautiful canoe is a quintessential cross over collectible.

As a side note, similar pieces yet far less beautiful than this one are selling and have sold for upwards $600 to $1500 at different auction houses and antique websites on the Internet.  We feel this is an exceptional item but we do not want to make it unattainable to the average or beginner collector.  For that reason we are offering its at a far more reasonable price hoping that it will be obtained by a lover of the northwestern tribal Indian art it represents.