Model Kayak

MOA: University of British Columbia

2978/112 a-b

Model kayak. A small wooden figure (part b) sits inside the cockpit, clothed in a light tan parka with hood. The face is carved wood and wooden arms are outstretched to the front. A wooden float sits in front of the figure while a harpoon of wood and ivory (?) is attached to the kayak on his right, and a club to the left. The kayak itself is made of wood and covered with a dark brown skin. Small ivory (?) floats are attached to the boat at front, back and in front of the cockpit. Strips of wood line the keel of the kayak at front and back, and are nailed on.


  • Type of Item kayak
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material wood, seal skin, fibre, bone
  • Measurements height 10.5 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 48.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Gary Dillabaugh, Janet Dillabaugh
  • Received from Gary Dillabaugh, Janet Dillabaugh

  • Made in Alaska

  • Creation Date between 1800 and 1900
  • Collection Date during 1995
  • Ownership Date before October 22, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on October 22, 2012

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2978/0112 a-b