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Kayak paddle

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly owned by Minik Wallace (Inughuit, ca. 1890-1918), who was brought to New York City with his family in 1897 by Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary (1856-1920); probably acquired by Minik Wallace when he returned to Greenland after 1910; acquired from Minik Wallace by MAI staff member William C. Orchard (1860-1948) in 1918.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Inughuit [Cape York]
Previous owner
Minik Wallace (Mene Wallace), Inughuit [Cape York], ca. 1890-1918
William C. Orchard, Non-Indian, 1860-1948
Seller
William C. Orchard, Non-Indian, 1860-1948
Object Name
Kayak paddle
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Watercraft and accessories
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