Boat Model

50-16-2A

From: United States of America | Alaska | Aleutian Islands

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Bidarka
Object Number 50-16-2A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aleut
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Aleutian Islands
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Cotton
Description

Two man biradarka. Double prow, vertical stern line. Tufts of blue cotton decorate central seam on deck. Four skin lashing straps on deck.

Length 57 cm
Width 8.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Henry V. Gummere, 1950

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