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Catalog Number CAS 0005-0164   CAS 0005-0164; Kayak
Category Watercraft
Object Name Kayak
Culture Southern Inupiat
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data King Island, Bering Strait
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Wood; Seal skin; Ivory; Tin; Other metal
Description Full-sized Bering Strait style kayak with wood slat frame covered with stretched seal skins; Kayak is designed with single cockpit and bow is turned upward slightly and includes hand grip for pulling kayak; Stern is squared off and has short projection at top; Harpoon holder is attached alongside the cockpit, with four additional ivory pieces attached on upper surface of kayak in front of cockpit.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.0, Width = 65.6, Length = 457.2