Baidarka (kayak)
Minature 3 man kayak. It is a hunting or BAIDARKA kayak made of seal skin. According to Chuna McIntyre 3 man kayaks were made only after contact with the Russion trading companies. These were used to increase hunting success for furs.
- Object: Baidarka (kayak)
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 5' x 10"
- Culture Area: Arctic
- Cultural Group: unidentified arctic or subarctic
- Cultural Context: -
- Donor: Carole Ellis
- Catalog #: 90.037