Rochard Indian in a Canoe Limoges Box

A Native American figure sits in a canoe on this Rochard Limoges box, a scene drawn from the rivers and lakes of early America. It is hand-painted in Limoges, France, and it honors one of the oldest ways of traveling the continent's waters.

Gliding Across Still Water

The canoe was a vital part of Native American life long before Europeans arrived, carrying people, goods and stories along countless waterways. This piece captures a quiet moment of travel on the water. Rochard paints each one by hand, so the details and colors vary slightly from box to box.

Rivers of Early America

• A Rochard design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• A Native American figure in a canoe
• Joins pilgrim, turkey and cornucopia pieces for Thanksgiving

Harvest Table and History Shelf

Set it on a Thanksgiving table among autumn leaves, on a history bookshelf, or in a study with canoe paddles and maps on the wall. It makes a thoughtful present for a history teacher, a canoeist who spends summers on northern lakes, or a family that traces its roots to Native American heritage. It also suits a collector of Americana who wants a fuller picture of the nation's story on the shelf.