Boat Part

33-29-32

Location: On Display in the Native North America Gallery

From: United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 33-29-32
Current Location Native North America Gallery - On Display
Culture Chugach
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Date Made 1933 CE
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

Bidarka Prow; made by Chief Makaka. Wooden plank. Fore-end is cut to form traditional double prow. Rear end is morticed for attachment to frame. Has 2 large holes and 4 small ones for lashing. When attached to finished boat would be covered with skin.

Height 37.47 cm
Length 76.2 cm
Depth 4.45 cm
Credit Line Alaskan Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1933

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