ANTIQUE VINTAGE 1900's-1930's ESKIMO INUIT INDIAN WOOD & SKIN TOY MODEL KAYAK

  

I'll start by saying that I don't know the origins of this item. It is a VERY OLD toy, or model, of a kayak. I would "GUESS" this was made circa 1890's to 1930's - give or take. It appears to be animal skin, stretched & sewn over a wooden frame. It is similar in style to early kayaks used by Eskimo or Inuit Indians or Northern Native Americans - but as mentioned, I don't know the origins of this truly unique piece of folk art.

It measures 28 & 3/4 inches long. Almost a full yard long. A couple of inches of the skin, or hide, is worn away from the front tip. The hide is partly split on the rear tip. Both ends are shown in close-up.

The skin is soiled and discolored in some areas, ESPECIALLY on the underside. For the most part, it is in pretty good shape, considering the age - which I presume to be around 100 years old. WE stand behind all of our merchandise and we believe in treating our customers like we want to be treated!

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