Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure gouach came from a portfolio of

came from a portfolio of drawings by Pennsylvania folk/outsider artist Wayne B

as documented in photos) is mounted to a sheet behind it on which appears the artist’s signature

The brass cap at the end of the handle is a bit loose

with one notable dent to the base at the back

and you all seem to like them too

Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure gouach came from a portfolio ofThis one just about breaks my heart I find it so tender, most of all this figure, with smiling pencil drawn face, moveable arms, and linen parka. I have done some research and believe it dates to the very late 19th or very early 20th century, with the kayak made of hide, a carved wooden spear, and pieces of carved bone attached by what I believe is sinew to the top of the boat. I believe it likely comes from the Baffin Island area of the Canadian