kayak models

General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn5505.1.2
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn5505.1.2
General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn5505.1.2 General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no nn5505.1.2

Human figure which fits into a kayak model. Made of walrus ivory. The figure has forearms outstretched in front, with hands arranged as if to hold a paddle. The face and some details of the clothing have been carved into the figure.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
nn5505.1.2
PLACE
CULTURE
Inuit
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 36 mm x 14 mm x 19 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
walrus ivory
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
On display: Horniman Museum > World Gallery > Americas > Arctic - gift of life
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