Collection: Fry

Item Number: Fry0155

Category: Paddle

Region: Arctic

Tribe: Eskimo

Period: 1875-1900

Materials: Wood

Description: Kayak paddles, decorated in part with paint pigment, all evidencing the characteristic ridge usually observed on 19th century Eskimo kayak paddles. These Eskimo paddles are believed to be from Northwest Alaska.

Dimensions: 58" to 63"

Exhibitions:

Lure of the Arctic, Cincinnati Art Museum, October 2007 - January 2008

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