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INUIT SEALSKIN KAYAK. Early 20th
INUIT SEALSKIN KAYAK. Early 20th century. Wooden frame and harpoons with detailed lashings. Carved wooden hunter in cloth parka. Slight wear. 3.5"h. 18"l.
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NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK
NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK MODELNative Alaskan Indian Inuit kayak model with fisherman figure, early 20th c., made of stretched and stitched hide over wood frame, with leather rigging and wood tools with bone details, to include scarce hide float, 23" l.
Condition:
Loss to figure's jacket, float string severed.
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NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK
NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK MODELNative Alaskan Indian Inuit kayak model with fisherman figure, early 20th c., made of stretched and stitched hide over wood frame, with leather rigging and wood tools with bone details, the figure having a hide jacket, 3 1/2" h., 18 1/4" l.
Condition:
Missing some implements and one bone finial on rear, wear consistent with age.
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INUIT MODEL BOAT. Alaska 1st
INUIT MODEL BOAT. Alaska 1st half-20th century sealskin and sinew over a wooden frame. Traditional Eskimo whaling boat. Tear on one side. 6''h. 37''l. Ex Charles Momchilov (Ohio).
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NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK
NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK MODELNative Alaskan Indian Inuit kayak model, early to mid 20th c., made of stretched hide over wood frame, 3" h., 4" w., 28" l
Condition:
Missing bone accents, wear consistent with age.
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NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK
NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK MODELNative Alaskan Indian Inuit kayak model with fisherman figure, early 20th c., made of stretched and stitched hide over wood frame, with leather rigging and wood tools with bone details, 3 1/2" h., 16" l.
Condition:
Missing fish basket in front of figure, wear consistent with age.
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NW INUIT / ALEUT ESKIMO MODEL CEDAR
NW INUIT / ALEUT ESKIMO MODEL CEDAR & SKIN KAYAKPresented in this lot is a Vintage Handmade Northwest Inuit / Aleut Eskimo Model Skin Kayak. Genuine skin and cedar frame. A superb miniature model kayak boat made from stretched skin over a wood frame, complete with cedar paddle, and sinew stitching and lashings. The kayak was the most prized possession of a northern hunter, used for transportation, seal, walrus, and whale hunting, and fishing. Models were built to demonstrate their construction to eager European traders who wanted to purchase these lightweight boats, and later as souvenirs, toys, and as art. Nice condition, measures 1.25"W x 11"L approximately.
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AN ESKIMO INUIT MODEL KAYAK WITH
AN ESKIMO INUIT MODEL KAYAK WITH FIGUREAn Eskimo Inuit model kayak with figure, Late 19th/Early 20th century A hide-covered kayak and figure with hide or gut parka, hunting tools and a carved wood fish all lashed to the model 5" H x 4" W x 18" L Dimensions: 5" H x 4" W x 18" L
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An Inuit Wood Leather and Bone
An Inuit Wood Leather and Bone Figure in a Kayak with implements detailed rendition height 3 1/2 in. length 18 in. width 2 in.
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TWO NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT
TWO NATIVE ALASKAN INDIAN INUIT KAYAK MODELSTwo Native Alaskan Indian Inuit kayak models, early to mid 20th c., made of stretched hide over wood frame, largest - 3 1/2" h., 4 1/2" w., 24 3/4" l.
Condition:
Missing some bone accents, wear consistent with age.
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VINTAGE INUIT MODEL KAYAK WITH
VINTAGE INUIT MODEL KAYAK WITH FIGURE Circa 1900, hide and wood construction; includes paddle and four harpoons with bone details.
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INUIT HIDE & WOOD MODEL OF A KYAK
INUIT HIDE & WOOD MODEL OF A KYAK CANOE, 27"LInuit hide and wood model kayak canoe, approx 3.75"h, 27"l, 5"w, 1lbs
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(2) INUIT SEALSKIN TOY KAYAKS
(2) INUIT SEALSKIN TOY KAYAKS WITH HUNTERS Men with spear and harpoon attached to each kayak, along with boarded seals. Traditional costume having fur trimmed parka hoods. 12" long. One spear tip chewed. Found in Alaska, 1960's
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(2) INUIT SCULPTURES OF KAYAKS BY
(2) INUIT SCULPTURES OF KAYAKS BY GABRIEL PAYENNA (1945 - ) & SEEGUT Inupiaq, Bering Strait, King Island, Alaska. The first in ivory with two paddles and hunter in ivory, bone catches, 8 3/4" long, signed on side "Payenna"; PLUS Green Soapstone with bone catches, ivory figure paddle and spear, 7" long. Very good condition, some tape stains.
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CA. 1900 GREENLANDIC INUIT UMIAK
CA. 1900 GREENLANDIC INUIT UMIAK WITH ROWERS.WOODEN FRAME, WALRUS SKIN COVER, THREE ROWERS DRESSED IN COTTON CLOTHING AND SEAL SKIN BOOTS. UMIAK IS FULLY STOCKED WITH HARPOON, OIL LAMPS, ULU, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 28" LONG. SHOWS REPAIR TO BOWSPRIT.
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Inuit Stone Carving of Figure in
Inuit Stone Carving of Figure in KayakDepicting hooded Inuit fisherman in a carved stone kayak with wooden paddle in hands wooden spears lay aside a carved stone fish attached with sinew 3'' H x 7.25'' L circa 20th century good condition.Provenance: Property of Saginaw MI lady.
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TWO INUIT NAUTICAL VESSELSTWO INUIT
TWO INUIT NAUTICAL VESSELSTWO INUIT NAUTICAL VESSELS
Alaskan (Reindeer People), c. 1900, hide and wood. A kayak, accoutrements of walrus ivory, cord, and a bag of vellum, together with a sailboat.
Sailboat: 10 x 13 in. (25.4 x 33 cm.), kayak: 2 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (6.4 x 34.3 cm.)
Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection;
Gift of Dorothy M. Russell, Nome, AK, Iowa Wesleyan alum and purportedly one on the four-nurse team who supported Dr. Curtis Welch during the Nome Diphtheria epidemic of 1925
Condition:
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AN INUIT UMIAK BOAT WITH TWO
AN INUIT UMIAK BOAT WITH TWO MENAn Inuit umiak boat with two menheight 6in (15cm); length 25in (63.5cm); depth 4in (10cm)
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LOT INUIT & OTHER ITEMSIncludes 8.5
LOT INUIT & OTHER ITEMSIncludes 8.5 inch Inuit carved bone kayak; 6 miniature carved bone tools; pill or snuff box; 4.75 in quill box with wood frame; and 10 in driftwood whale plaque signed KGS.
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INUIT SEAL KAYAK, HAIDA FROGTwo
INUIT SEAL KAYAK, HAIDA FROGTwo Northwest Coast items. Including 1 Inuit model kayak, wood framework with seal skin exterior, and 1 Haida carved wood seated frog, painted red, black and green, signed "Queen Chalotte [sic] Island B. C., MN-65201" underneath. The seal skin with tears; the frog shows slight wear. Kayak, 28 3/4" long; frog, 4" high. ESTIMATE $200-300
Condition:
The seal skin with tears; the frog shows slight wear.
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(2) INUIT WOOD & HIDE MODEL OF A
(2) INUIT WOOD & HIDE MODEL OF A SLED & KYAK CANOE(lot of 2) Inuit model sled and kayak canoe, including: (1) miniature hide and wood model canoe, approx 1.5"h, 9.25"l, 1.75"w; (1) mortise joined wood and leather model sled, approx 2"h, 9.25"l, 3.5"w, 0.5lbs
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KALAALLIT PEOPLES, INUIT MODEL
KALAALLIT PEOPLES, INUIT MODEL UMIAK likely early 20th c., Greenland, seal skin parchment, wood, cloth and hair, kayak framed and wrapped, with carved and dressed doll oarsmen, oars and regalia, 4"h x 28"l x 5"w
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MINIATURE 19TH C. INUIT SEALSKIN
MINIATURE 19TH C. INUIT SEALSKIN KAYAK BOAT (MODEL)**Originally Listed At $600**
Native American, Northwestern United States or Canada, Inuit / Aleut people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A superb miniature model kayak boat made from stretched seal skin over a wood frame, complete with paddles, bone attachments, and sinew lashings. The kayak was the most prized possession of a northern hunter, used for transportation, seal hunting, and fishing. Models were built to demonstrate their construction to eager European traders who wanted to purchase these lightweight boats, and later as souvenirs, toys, and as art! This example is in superb condition, and while we have not tested it, the body seems perfectly watertight! Size: 21.5" L x 2" W x 1.75" H (54.6 cm x 5.1 cm x 4.4 cm)
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects can only be shipped within the United States.
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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Condition:
Some fraying to sinew threads, and hide cargo bundle is reattached with glue, otherwise in great condition.
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INUIT SEAL SKIN KAYAK AND PARCHMENT
INUIT SEAL SKIN KAYAK AND PARCHMENT BOX, L OF KAYAK: 24 1/2 IN. (62.23 CM.)Inuit Seal Skin Kayak and Parchment Box,, Dimensions: L of kayak: 24 1/2 in. (62.23 cm.)
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Inuit Eskimo sculpture man in Kayak
Inuit Eskimo sculpture man in Kayak with face and reclining seal. Marked underside ''Jimmy Arnamisak 89 36536. Retains label. 13'' W 9'' Ht.
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FIGURE OF AN INUIT HOLDING A
FIGURE OF AN INUIT HOLDING A KAYAK PADDLE 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 15.5”.FIGURE OF AN INUIT HOLDING A KAYAK PADDLE, 20th Century, Unusual composition. Dimensions: Height 15.5".
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Greenlandic Inuit Model Umiak
Greenlandic Inuit Model Umiak with Rowers
second quarter 20th century
umiak with wood frame and walrus skin exterior; included are five polychrome figures
overall length 27 inches
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LARGE INUIT CANOE MODEL, COOK INLET
LARGE INUIT CANOE MODEL, COOK INLET likely early 20th c., Cook Inlet, Alaska, hide, gut and wood, framed and wrapped with three apertures, bears old gallery retail tag, pencil inscribed "1564 Ralph Velich Cook Inlet", 3.5"h x 35"l x 5"w
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INUIT MARINE IVORY CARVING OF
INUIT MARINE IVORY CARVING OF HUNTER IN KAYAKInuit marine ivory carving of hunter in kayak, lacking paddles. 6 1/4" long, 2 3/4" wide.
Condition:
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Inuit Eskimo stone sculpture man in
Inuit Eskimo stone sculpture man in kayak with bone paddle and spear. Retains original label ''Canadian Eskimo Art''. 8'' Length.
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Inuit Eskimo Stone Sculpture man in
Inuit Eskimo Stone Sculpture man in kayak. Has sticker underside. 10'' Length.
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INUIT KAYAK MODELS20th century,
INUIT KAYAK MODELS20th century, carved marine ivory; including a large carved kayak model with removable carved clad figure, attached oar, 15 in. long; a smaller carved kayak model with integral seals and figure, 7-1/2 in. long; a carved polychrome figure on skis, 2-3/4 in tall.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition:
both kayaks with wear commensurate with age; the smaller kayak figure missing oar; figure on skis with one ski present but unattached
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Eskimo Model Kayak with wooden
Eskimo Model Kayak with wooden frame and covered with walrus skin; kayak detailed with bone; carved wooden face with detailed parka and bone hands length 17.25 in.late 19th century Condition: Paddle is broken - had been repaired at one point; some dings in hide; kayak glued in place onto wooden mount.
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Eskimo Model Kayak with Hunter
Eskimo Model Kayak with Hunter wooden frame covered with seal skin; wooden harpoon paddles and float accompany hunter length 27 in.mid-20th?century Condition: Hunter has legs which have become unattached; couple broken hide straps.
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Inuit carved bone figural group
Inuit carved bone figural group of a seal hunter in a kayak signed underneath "ANNIE NOWDLUK"; bone with brass fittings and string, 8 3/4 in. L.
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INUIT CARIBOU BONE SCULPTURE,
INUIT CARIBOU BONE SCULPTURE, FISHERMAN & WHALE HUNTHand carved figural group modeled as an Inuit in a kayak, pursuing whales.
Produced in the Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung. Separate kayak oar. #InuitArt #InuitCarving #Whales #Caribou #NativeArt
Artist: Kiso
Issued: c. 1960
Dimensions: 2.5"H x 17"L x 1.25"W
Country of Origin: Canada