Aleutian Kayak/ Baidarka, with two figures, 19th c.
TAD Tribal Art
A fine old model with sealskin over a wood frame, stiched across the top with sinew, red and grey thread. The two wood figures are dressed in traditional gut parkas, decorated with red thread, and have lead hands. Their faces have carefully carved expressions.
Front figure 3.5"h Back figure 4.5"
SOLD
Artwork details
Origin
Aleut people, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Dimension
H 2IN x W 3IN x L 20.5IN
H 5.08CM x W 7.62CM x L 52.07CM
Condition
Very good condition, some tears on gut parkas, and one small break on the baidarka, under the back figure's arm