Elm Bark Canoe
The image dates from 1849 and clearly illustrates the crimped bark of this type of craft, equipped with paddles for a crew of six. Some of the paddles have the decorations on them, simple cross hatched patterns with other carved figures, likely the personal marks of the owner. Here are some closeups.
Marked Paddles - Man with staff/club?
Horse Decoration?
Great info as usual....good to see something on Iroquois canoes, especially elm bark
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