Description

Model kayak carved from antler (part a). Small figure (part b) sits inside cockpit, wearing a hooded parka. Eyes and mouth are incised, nose carved in low relief. Arms are held straight in front of body. Small notches along centre edges of hands to hold a separate double-bladed paddle (parts c and d; paddle is broken). Back of figure is polished; front is rough and dark grey, showing core of antler. In front of the figure, two harpoons are tied to the kayak with white fibre. Animal-shaped harpoon rest, with holes drilled along its length, in between them. Ends of kayak are carved in low relief.