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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