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Object Number 98-18-10/51961
Display Title Model of boat, umiak and a questionable paddle
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Umiak
Object Description Model of boat, umiak and a questionable paddle
Inventory Description Boat model, wood ribbing with hide hull, 2 painted paddles, hide/fiber binding,
Classification
  • Art 3-D
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sinrarmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area
Additional Geographic Terms Vicinity of Port Clarence
Dimensions Overall: 65 x 17.3 x 9 cm (25 9/16 x 6 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 51961, 102
Provenance
Collector Capt. Miner Bruce
Intermediary Dr. Franz Boas (11/01/1898-04/01/1899)
Donor Capt. Miner Bruce (01/01/1898)

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