Canoe cups

[Baggy]

I have carved these two canoe cups in the style that harks back to the days of the voyageurs. The voyageurs were the men that paddled large canoes carrying beaver pelts to trading posts in what is now Canada. The voyageur wore a sash around his waist and the leather strap on the canoe cup was wound around the sash so that the drinking cup was always available.

 

The toggle is a stylised canoe

 

I can find surprisingly little information on the style, sizing and history of the canoe cup and would appreciate any information that you may have.

 

 

 

 

[Andy Collins]

I know nothing about canoe cups, yet I think these are beautifully crafted.

[Mozza]

I know nothing about canoe cups, yet I think these are beautifully crafted.

 

Same here, they look great.

[aliross]

Ray Mears did a whole programme on the Voyageurs a while ago. Have a look on iplayer Baggy you might find it there. Those cups look class by the way.

[Sam Thompson]

Based on the Kuksa used my the Scandiwegians I believe. Interesting bunch of people the Voyageurs,but they probably killed the great lakes wilderness more than anyone else.

[fergusonforestry]

:thumbup1:nice work

[Paul Smith]

Baggy also makes kuskas. Very nice!

[geoff]

Looking very nice there mate,nice figure in the wood too.

[born2trot]

The ' voyageurs ' would have just been copying what they learned from the native indians . ELG may have info think he's from New England .

[Baggy]

Baggy also makes kuskas. Very nice!

 

Thanks for that :-)

 

Bye the bye, I have seen Red deer in Essex (a mile from home) or am I going mad?