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Eskimo Model Kayak circa 1900

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Eskimo Model Kayak circa 1900
The lot features an excellent Eskimo Inuit Native American Indian model kayak dating from circa 1900. The piece shows a wood frame canvas covered kayak boat showing a greased or waxed surface with sealskin parfleche rawhide ties at the top with whale bone tools and gorgets. At the center shows a wood carved Eskimo Inuit human figure with sealskin hide and caribou hide wearing a trade clothe coat with hood. The face shows primitive carved features and the hands are cut to hold the hide wrapped spear with bone. The piece shows overall good condition for its early age with signs of age. Provenance: From a large and important American Indian collection in Billings, Montana. Authentic early Eskimo model kayaks are exceedingly rare with this example being similar to the piece sold by Heritage in their 2013 sale for $4,250. Measures 22”L by 6”H.