Scale: Unknown. A model of a Salish dugout canoe from British Columbia, carved from a single piece of varnished cedar. The hull shape is wide in the beam and the bow curves upwards, terminating with a decoratively shaped prow. The stern also curves upwards and terminates in a flat top. There are six narrow thwarts, made of pine, that are set into the hull sides. On paper a label, applied to underside of hull is: "Salish tribal Indian canoe. Very accurate model. Thwarts inserted by an expert. Bought at Victoria about 1937. Presented by National Maritime Museum. Jan 3 1950."

The logboats of the Salish people from the West and South coast of Vancouver Island were formed from a large cedar tree which was felled and rolled down to tidal water. The outside was then shaped to the correct form; then the inside. Bow and stern pieces were then added, lashed into position with prepared fibres from the cedar. The boat is next filled with water, which is brought to boiling point by tossing into hot rocks. The wood is thus softened and the two sides pressed outwards. Stretchers are inserted to fix this position. The gunwale is turned out a little to throw off the water. These boats were used for ocean travel, propelled by paddlers squatting on their heels. The paddle had a pointed blade and a cross handle. The logboats were made in several sizes, up to approximately 20 metres in length. In the early years of the 20th century, the Salish were successful in salmon trolling and began to build half-decked motor fishing boats and logboats ceased to be manufactured.