Penobscot Butch Phillips Etched Birch Bark Canoe

Penobscot Butch Phillips Etched Birch Bark Canoe

Penobscot artist Butch Phillips makes canoes and other items from birch bark. This canoe is a fine example of his work, with its fine craftsmanship as well as etched design.

Phillips’ canoe is etched with traditional Wabanaki designs, including double curves, fleur-de-lis, and triangles. The double curves and other shapes have four sides, referring to the four tribes of the Wabanaki confederacy: Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac, and Maliseet.

Wooden paddles and fishing spear included.

28 3/4 inches long x 5 1/2 inches at its widest x 3 1/8 inches high, not including stand

The canoe is unsigned. We purchased it directly from Mr. Phillips and will provide a certificate of authenticity.