Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure gouach blue trees against yellow sky

blue trees against yellow sky and green and pink rolling hills

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

Some wear to front and back covers and some wear to the binding but still holding together fine

A special complete (28 piece double six) set

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

Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure gouach blue trees against yellow skyThis 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