Dugout Canoe Collection

Columbia River campsite of Native American fishermen
Native American fishing camp on the banks of the Columbia River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Men in dugout canoe near Devil Island, Comarca de Kuna Yala, San Blas Islands, Panama, Central America

Silhouette Of Fishermen In Dugout Canoe Leaving Cape Maclear In The Evening, Lake Malawi; Malawi

Pirogue et indigenes de l'ile de Mandana, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale
FGL5462629 Pirogue et indigenes de l'ile de Mandana, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli del Mondo", Venise, 1841; Fototeca Gilardi.

Vue de l'ile de Otaitt, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli
FGL5462608 Vue de l'ile de Otaitt, en Polynesie. Lithographie a l'aquarelle in "Galleria Universale di Tutti i Popoli del Mondo", Venise, 1841; Fototeca Gilardi.

Crossing the Katun River on a Dugout Canoe near Dzhir-Bom, Above the Mouth of the Chui..., 1911-13
Crossing the Katun River on a Dugout Canoe near Dzhir-Bom, Above the Mouth of the Chui River, 1911-1913. From a collection of color postcards of the Altay, or Altai

Dhoni, fishing boats in the Bay of Galle, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Dhoni, fishing boats in the Bay of Galle, 1786. The different types of fishing boats used by the inhabitants of Ceylon. With various inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p

Nez Percé canoe, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce canoe, c1910. Nez Perce man with pole maneuvering dugout canoe to rocky shore

The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Photograph shows a Klamath woman in a dugout canoe resting in a field of wokas, or great yellow water lilies (nymphaea polysepala) used as food

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. View towards a beach with the traditional fishing boats
Africa, So TomA and Principe. View towards a beach with the traditional fishing boats

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Fishermen in their traditional dugout canoes showing
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Fishermen in their traditional dugout canoes showing fish

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. The beautiful beach of Lagoa Azul in Sao Toma
Africa, So TomA and Principe. The beautiful beach of Lagoa Azul in Sao TomA

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Fisherman in traditional dugout canoe
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Fisherman in traditional dugout canoe

Man fishing on the Amazon River, near Puerto Narino, Colombia

Serie sur les beautes de Tokaido : "Vue de Mitsuke, station 29"Au loin on apercoit le mont Fuji
FIA5359170 Serie sur les beautes de Tokaido : " Vue de Mitsuke, station 29" Au loin on apercoit le mont Fuji. Estampe (Ukiyo-e) de Keisai Eisen (1790-1848)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pirogue; Canoe; Baumkahn (engraving)
7197126 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pirogue; Canoe; Baumkahn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirogue; Canoe; Baumkahn)

Les hommes minables (The Seedy Men). Description de trois contrebandiers, malfaiteurs discretement a l affut dans une
FIA5381206 Les hommes minables (The Seedy Men). Description de trois contrebandiers, malfaiteurs discretement a l affut dans une barque camouflee parmi les roseaux

A Polynesian pirogue (engraving)
7192437 A Polynesian pirogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polynesian pirogue)

Tropical Scenery, Street, Chipigana, 1871. Creator: John Moran
Tropical Scenery, Street, Chipigana, 1871

Dugout in the Essequibo River, Guyana, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Dugout in the Essequibo River, Guyana, 19th century

Fishing dugout, Papua, 19th century. Artist: Mesples
Fishing dugout, Papua, 19th century

Fishing boat in Village of Hikkaduwa, on West Coast of Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Fishing boat in Village of Hikkaduwa, on West Coast of Sri Lanka, 20th century. Fishing boat dug out from tree trunk with outrigger on coastal beach of Hikkaduwa, located in the Southern Province

A man paddles his canoe past one of the floating villages on Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

A Man Pushes His Dugout Canoe Along The Rapti River Near Sauraha And Chitwan National Park At Dawn; Nepal

Dugout Canoe On Small Beach On Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi; Malawi

An Elephant With Its Mahout Stand At The Edge Of The Rapti River Near Sauraha And Chitwan National Park As A Man Pushes His Dugout Canoe Along The River; Nepal

A fisherman in a dugout canoe casts his net in the Shire River, Lake Malawis only outlet at the southern end of the lake. Traditional fishing methods are still widespread in Malawi

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Native Americans around a fire on the Virginia/North Carolina coast, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration from Hariot

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Seminoles in their dugout canoe made from a cypress log, Florida, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Three men pole a dugout canoe by moonlight in shallow water along Diani Beach

El Molo fishermen in their dugout canoe on the fringe of the Omo Delta. The El Molo are reputedly Kenyas smallest tribe, a group of nomadic fishermen who fish the Omo delta and Lake turkana

A boatman in his mokoro dug-out canoe takes tourists game viewing along one of the myriad waterways of the Okavango delta

A young man pulls in his nets at the end of the day on Indawgyi Lake, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Dugout Canoe Fairview Iwokrama Reserve GUYANA South America
Dugout Canoe. Fairview, Iwokrama Reserve, Guyana

Dugout canoe floating on Lake Mutanda with the Virunga Vulcanoes in the background
Dugout canoe floating on Lake Mutanda with the Virunga Volcanoes in the background. Kisoro, Kigezi, Uganda

Nepalese gondolier in Chitwan National Forest, Nepal, Asia

A basket fisherman after having trapped the fish in the basket will use the long spike to surround the fish with the net, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Dugout canoe on the beach, Tamatave, Indian Ocean coast, Madagascar, Africa

How the Indians Catch their Fish, from Admiranda Narratio
XIR182520 How the Indians Catch their Fish, from Admiranda Narratio... engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1590 (coloured engraving) (see also 110123 & 111664) by White

Dugout canoes used as fishing boats on Ifaty Beach at sunset, South West Madagascar, Africa

Man in a rowing boat, dug out canoe on a river in the morning, near Fort-Dauphin or Tolagnaro, Madagascar

Amazon Rainforest dugout canoe ride, Sacha Lodge, Coca, Ecuador, South America

Dugout Canoe Yupukari Amerindian Village Rupununi GUYANA South America
Dugout Canoe. Yupukari Amerindian Village, Rupununi, Guyana

The sun sets on some Karo men piloting a dugout raft across the Omo River, near their village in Ethiopia, Africa

Dugout canoe on the Wailua River. Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

River with dugout canoes. Fiji
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Africa; Malawi; Cape Maclear; Lake Malawi; Beach scene at Cape Maclear

Early humans fishing. Coloured artwork of early humans using a dugout canoe and net to catch fish in a lake. This artwork depicts fishing in the late Stone Age (Neolithic)

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A glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of the dugout canoe takes us on a journey across different continents. In Columbia River, Native American fishermen once relied on these sturdy vessels to navigate the waters, their campsite serving as a testament to their resourcefulness and connection with nature. Silhouetted against the setting sun, fishermen in Lake Malawi's Cape Maclear bid farewell to another fruitful day of fishing. Their dugout canoe gracefully glides through the water, leaving behind ripples that reflect their harmonious relationship with this vast lake. In Comarca de Kuna Yala's San Blas Islands, men skillfully maneuver their dugout canoes near Devil Island. These traditional boats are not only tools for survival but also symbols of resilience and unity within this indigenous community. On Africa's Sao Tome and Principe islands, we witness scenes straight out of a postcard: traditional fishing boats dotting pristine beaches. The locals rely on these dugout canoes to sustain themselves while showcasing their deep-rooted traditions. Further along the coast, at Lagoa Azul beach in Sao Tome, a lone fisherman sets sail in his trusty dugout canoe. With each stroke of his paddle, he embraces both solitude and serenity amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Across continents yet again, we find ourselves on the Amazon River near Puerto Narino in Colombia. Here lies an abundance of life teeming beneath its surface - where man and nature coexist harmoniously as fishermen utilize dugout canoes passed down from generations past. Traveling back in time through artistry brings us to Japan during Keisai Eisen's era. His Ukiyo-e print depicts Mitsuke station with Mount Fuji looming majestically in the distance - a reminder that even centuries ago, people traversed rivers using similar vessels like the iconic Japanese pirogue or canoe. Engravings further illustrate how various cultures have embraced the dugout canoe.