Antique Canadian Birch Bark Canoe
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A late 19thc Canadian native Birch bark Canoe 24" long, made in the traditional way of a full size one with the stripped bark from a birch tree probably for the tourist market, a rare survivor this was brought home according to family repute by Walter & Nester Skrine, Nester was a famous Irish author and collector of folk songs she published under the name of Moira O`Neil, she was mother of the famous Irish author Molly Keane, together Walter & Nester farmed in Canada in the early late 19thc to the 20thc, we purchased this from the Skrine family at Ballyrankin house the Irish home of Walter & Nester & Molly.
Additional Information
AB-83202
W: 29cm (11.4")H: 5cm (2")D: 6cm (2.4")
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Mayo, Ireland
We are one of Irelands leading antiques and book shops and the most westerly antiques and book shop in Europe. Along with my partner Vanessa Parker Rare Books we have been trading together since 1977 and in Ireland since 1990. We are members of the Irish Antiques Dealers Association IADA , CINOA &...
