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19th century, the open boat constructed with a wood frame with stretched skin body, with three miniature paddles and a seal spike. Lg. 34 1/2, wd. 9 in.

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A model Eskimo Umiak

Name: A model Eskimo Umiak
SKU: 227514123
Price: 350 USD
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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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