1880's / 1920's Alaskan / Canadian Aboriginal Inuit Umiak

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1880's / 1920's Alaskan / Canadian Aboriginal Inuit Umiak
This is a antique 1880's /1920's Alaskan / Canadian Aboriginal Inuit Umiak. This Umiak is a art piece able to be hung (has a wire ready to be hung) or displayed. The Umiak has a leather exterior. This gorgeous umiak measures to be approximately 26" long by 4" wide (at the widest part, near opening). This gorgeous art piece weighs approximately 270.0 grams.
Until recent times, the umiak — which means “open skin boat” in Inuktitut — was the primary method of summer transport for coastal Inuit, used for moving family and possessions to seasonal hunting areas and for whaling expeditions
This umiak is previously owned. This umiak has wear and fading to the leather, overall good condition. Please view all photos for the most accurate description.
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