Bailer, Boat

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Bailer, Boat

Entry/Object ID

2019.019.001

Description

Cedar bark canoe bailer made by Joe Kuntz. A modern version of a native tool used to bail water out of a cedar canoe. This is made in the traditional method by steaming a large section of bark and binding the ends to a horizontal stick handle. Rectangular shape with a curved bottom and stick handle. Looks like a basket.