Model Kayak Item Number: A2.528 a-k from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model kayak made of mottled brown skin stretched over a wooden frame (part a). A parka-clad figure with face and hands made from carved walrus tusk (?) sits in the cockpit. Parts b--j are various model harpoons and gaffing devices--all made from wood, tusk, metal, and skin--strapped to the top of the kayak with skin straps. Also included is a dark brown model seal bladder float (part k) attached to the kayak via a skin harpoon line tucked underneath the human figure's right arm.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before October 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during October 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 46
- Accession Number
- 0220/0001 a-k