Kayak model

MediumHide, wood

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of David Manson

Object number1952.18

DescriptionTwo-seater kayak model. Skin tightly stretched on a wooden frame. The frame consists of 8 longitudinal ribs (one supporting upper surface, other 7 from middle down) and several pieces supporting the width. Two wooden circles are located at the holes to shape an opening. The skin is stitched along the middle upper surface of the boat, and is yellow in color. The back of the boat is also narrow, has no curve but ends squarely with a slight angle towards the bottom of the boat and a large notch at the top. There is a single bladed paddle made of soft wood with an inverted v-shaped handle. It is composed of the same wood as is the ribs. Length 81 cm. circ-mid. 28 cm. diam-holes 9 cm. notch 2.5 cm. long hile (in tip) 2 cm. wide.

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