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Miniature canoes are an important part of our collections at the Huron-Wendat Museum. Adored by children, they were used not only for decorative purposes but also as models for making or selling canoes (like the object shown here: template, moulds, and miniature canoe 1977.152).

Here is an example of a beautifully carved and varnished miniature wooden canoe. Note the delicately shaped details: you can see the paddles, thwarts and yoke, as well as a pair of snowshoes.