Basketry Yup'ik kayak Model Canadian Inuit The design is composed of

The design is composed of five horizontal bands of large downward facing mahogany triangles staggered to make a diamond pattern which cover the whole basket

This is a skillfully carved piece of art

There are a few beads missing from the white beaded decorative edging as well

It has an organic shape

Each piece of turquoise has been cut into a teardrop shape and set into a serrated bezel that surrounds one circular turquoise cabochon

Basketry Yup'ik kayak Model Canadian Inuit The design is composed ofWhat a great model of a Yup'ik kayak complete with the raised circular opening on the bow. The ingenuity and craftsmanship of this model is a pleasure to explore as you look how the artist has widened or contracted the coiled stitches to give the kayak its shape. If you like the shape of the traditional kayak or are a kayak lover or enjoy folk art, this is a piece for you. I don't know if it gets much better. L. 22" W. 5" c. 1940 #8584