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Shaping The Canoe

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An Ojibwa man and woman shape bark during construction of a canoe.

Creator:
Whitebird, Peter

Publication Information

Creator
Whitebird, Peter

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
41 x 31 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4954.17 (3) Box 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0143F3
Legacy ID
WHi 114336

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Binding Bark to the Frame

Binding Bark to the Frame

1937

An Ojibwa woman is binding bark to the frame of a canoe during construction. An Ojibwa man is looking on.

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One Large Sheet

One Large Sheet

An Ojibwa man and woman peel bark from a tree to use in the construction of a canoe.

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Removing Bark

Removing Bark

An Ojibwa man and woman split and peel bark from a tree for use in the construction of a canoe.

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Slitting the Bark

Slitting the Bark

An Ojibwa man and woman slit the bark on a tree as they prepare to peel it off for use in the construction of a canoe.

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Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound

An Ojibwa man and woman prepare to transport rolled bark back to their home to use in the construction of a canoe.

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Reinforcing The Bark

Reinforcing The Bark

An Ojibwa woman reinforces bark during canoe-building by sewing weak points.

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