Kayak

2012-25-32.2

From: Canada | Labrador

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Title Kayak
Object Number 2012-25-32.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Inuit
Provenience Canada | Labrador
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Creator Eli Merkuratsuk
Date Made circa 1980
Section American
Materials Soapstone | Ivory | Sinew
Iconography Kayak
Inscription Language English Language
Description

Soapstone and ivory carving called "Kayak" by Eli Merkuratsuk (signed). Soapstone kayak (.1) with animal on rear flanked by 2 ivory pieces attached with thread/sinew. Central depression for soapstone Rower/Hunter (.2) who sits/pivots on ivory pin. Rower/Hunter hold ivory spear. Two ivory oar posts in front of depression holds ivory oar (.3).

Height 9 cm
Length 30.4 cm
Width 13.1 cm
Credit Line Bequest of John P. Doelman III, 2012

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