Canoe Figure
About this object
History of use
Canoe prow figure.
Narrative
Burnett called these figures 'canoe gods', and said "When a war canoe was launched for the first time it was done over the bodies of victims, usually slaves, as an offering of their 'Mana' to the gods [the figureheads], or in other words to the Spirit of the Waters."
Physical description
Carved into image of a head and arms; shell inlay for eyes and facial markings; pronounced jaw and ears; black colour.
Date Made
Before 1909
Date Acquired
1927
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 24.1 x 11.6 x 18.9 cm
Object Number
C327