Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure 19th century landscape 4 1/4" across at widest

4 1/4" across at widest

some text visible from the cigar box wood from which it was made

unexpected surprise

with "Specimens of Sea Weeds for Mrs

Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure 19th century landscape 4 1/4" across at widestThis 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