“Ancient Indian canoe”

I was browsing FB MP today and found this. Probably the most unexpected thing I’ve found on the platform. No clue if it’s a legit listing or if the piece is authentic but I thought it was worth sharing. Pretty neat if it is authentic. Thoughts?

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJ7EFiVyR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

I saw that today too and didn't quite know what to make of it. If it's genuine, it ought to be in a museum. It looks legit.

 

looks more like a trough .......... in canoe shape

the most resilient wood to moisture and insects in North America. .. Ha !!

...NO... Thuja Plicata.....!!



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My feeling it's true value is well over $100K and I am willing to let it go at a fraction of it's value if it ends up in the correct place. I paid thousands for it and would like to recover what I have into it.."

Ya...that'll instill confidence !!!!!!!!

My feeling.... the guy wants someone else to make the same mistake he made !!!!

 

Uhh...what's that mean, Komo?
EDIT: Western Red Cedar.

 

Ya...it'll be his for a looong time...at that price, an' in that venue!

 

If he paid 50k for it hes the embodiment of the old saying about a fool and his money ! I saw one like this on an antiques roadshow episode and IF I remember correctly it was only valued at 5 grand or so.
It was pine and this was 2015 but still...https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-carved-pine-canoe/

 

If it really is old and carved by hand, it should be worth more but probably isn't. THe size alone limits the market.