Carving
| Object Title | Kayak |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 2012-25-32.3 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Inuit |
| Provenience: | Canada Labrador |
| Culture Area: | Arctic Culture Area |
| Maker: | Eli Merkuratsuk |
| Date Made: | circa 1980 |
| Early Date: | 1979 |
| Late Date: | 1981 |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Soapstone Ivory Sinew |
| Iconography: | Kayak |
| Inscription Language: | English Language |
| Height: | 9 cm |
| Length: | 30.4 cm |
| Width: | 13.1 cm |
| Credit Line: | Bequest of John P. Doelman III, 2012 |
Description
Soapstone and ivory carving called "Kayak" by Eli Merkuratsuk (signed). Soapstone kayak (.1) with animal on rear flanked by 2 ivory pieces attached with thread/sinew. Central depression for soapstone Rower/Hunter (.2) who sits/pivots on ivory pin. Rower/Hunter hold ivory spear. Two ivory oar posts in front of depression holds ivory oar (.3).
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