Unmanned Inuit Hide Over Wood Frame, Sinew Stitched Model Kayak, 12 Inches fine linen ) a squirrel

) a squirrel

literal and metaphorical

but think it's a pretty fun piece

A wonderful object--visually striking

Unmanned Inuit Hide Over Wood Frame, Sinew Stitched Model Kayak, 12 Inches fine linen ) a squirrelYes, it is nice to find one of these with an old carved figure sitting inside it, but this kayak, hide tightly stretched over wooden frame and stitched with sinew (I love those seams) is quite a beautiful thing on its own. Inuit, likely Alaskan, and earlyish 20th century I believe. With one sinew thread stretched across the bow just in front of the seat which likely once secured a paddle. 12" x 1 3 8" x 1 3 4" t. Good condition, with one small hole in