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CAS 0036-0022A-J   CAS 0036-0022A-J; Kayak model (10 pieces)
Category Watercraft
Object Name Kayak model (10 pieces)
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County North Slope
Other Geographic Data Point Barrow region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Seal skin; Ivory; Baleen
Description Model of a single-man kayak made from a wooden frame with sealskin stretched over it; Cockpit is framed with baleen strip; Lashed to deck of kayak with sealskin strips are 2 double oars (1 wooden, 1 ivory), 1 boat hook, 1 spear, 1 harpoon spear (all wood and ivory), and 2 indeterminate tools (1 ivory, 1 wood, baleen, and ivory).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Width = 6.8, Length = 41.6