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Splitting Bark Off a Tree Trunk

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Ojibwa Indians splitting bark off a birch tree. The bark will be used to make a canoe.

Creator:
Waite, George L.

Publication Information

Creator
Waite, George L.

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 984

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013JEG
Legacy ID
WHi 41464

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An Ojibwa man shaping birch bark in a frame during the process of making a canoe.

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Two Indians are launching a new canoe, possibly on Flambeau Lake.

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Paintings
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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Paintings
Binding Bark to the Frame

Binding Bark to the Frame

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

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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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