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Artworks
UNIDENTIFIED INUIT ARTIST, EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Model Kayak, c. late 1950s / early 1960ssealskin, wood, ivory, and sinew, 2.25 x 22 x 3.75 in (5.7 x 55.9 x 9.5 cm)
unsigned.LOT 13
ESTIMATE: $350 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $439.20
21 August 2025Further images
This striking example of an Inuit model is an exacting replica of a traditional Inuit kayak (qajaq), handcrafted to reflect the cultural and functional significance of these vessels. Like a...This striking example of an Inuit model is an exacting replica of a traditional Inuit kayak (qajaq), handcrafted to reflect the cultural and functional significance of these vessels. Like a seagoing kayak, the model is made from a wooden frame covered with a meticulously sewn sealskin covering. The kayak is replete with a full complement of hunting paraphernalia. While created as cultural artifacts, toys, or trade items, model kayaks embody Inuit craftsmanship and maritime heritage and serve to preserve traditional knowledge across generations.
Provenance
Ex. Coll. Colin John Grasset Molson (C.J.G ), Montreal.
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