Model Kayak Item Number: 2978/113 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model kayak. A small wooden figure sits inside the cockpit, clothed in a light tan parka with hood. The face is carved wood and wooden arms are outstretched to the front. A harpoon of wood and ivory (?) is attached to the kayak on his left. The kayak itself is made of wood and covered with a dark brown skin. Small ivory (?) floats are attached to the boat at front, back and in front of the cockpit. Strips of ivory (?) line the keel of the kayak at front and back, and are nailed on.
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA between 1800 and 1900
- Collected during 1995
- Owned by Gary Dillabaugh and Janet Dillabaugh before October 22, 2012
- Received from Gary Dillabaugh (Donor) and Janet Dillabaugh (Donor) on October 22, 2012
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Gary Dillabaugh and Janet Dillabaugh
- Received from
- Gary Dillabaugh (Donor) and Janet Dillabaugh (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1900
- Collection Date
- during 1995
- Ownership Date
- before October 22, 2012
- Acquisition Date
- on October 22, 2012
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2978/0113 a-b