Bidspirit auction | Model of an Inuit kayak

Model of an Inuit kayak with a wooden frame and sealskin covering, Canada, circa 1930–1940 - Wood, bone, and sealskin. Dimensions: 155 × 12 × 12 cm. Exceptional Inuit model of a traditional kayak, with a wooden frame covered in sealskin and bone details, retaining all its original features. A rare and authentic ethnographic piece, representative of the Inuit people's technical and symbolic mastery in their connection to the sea and hunting. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.