No. 102139020

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Inuit hunting tools - Inuit - Greenland
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Inuit hunting tools - Inuit - Greenland

Collection of Greenlandic Hunting Tool Models – Inuit Kayak Hunting Equipment – 50–85 cm – 20th Century A fascinating collection of traditional Greenlandic hunting tool models representing equipment historically used in Inuit kayak hunting. The set consists of several finely crafted wooden models, including miniature harpoons, lances, paddles, dart shafts and related hunting implements. The pieces are made primarily from wood with lighter elements that appear to represent bone or antler components, reflecting the traditional materials used in Inuit hunting technology. Some of the models include small leather bindings and carved details that replicate the construction of full-size tools. Such model sets were often produced in Greenland during the 20th century to demonstrate traditional Inuit hunting techniques and equipment used for seal and marine mammal hunting from kayaks. They were frequently made for educational purposes, collectors, or as cultural craft items. The models vary in length, approximately 50–85 cm, and together illustrate different types of traditional Inuit hunting implements. The pieces show light age-related wear and natural patina consistent with wooden objects of this type, but overall they remain in good display condition. An interesting ethnographic collection representing traditional Greenlandic craftsmanship and Inuit hunting culture.

No. 102139020

No longer available
Inuit hunting tools - Inuit - Greenland

Inuit hunting tools - Inuit - Greenland


Collection of Greenlandic Hunting Tool Models – Inuit Kayak Hunting Equipment – 50–85 cm – 20th Century

A fascinating collection of traditional Greenlandic hunting tool models representing equipment historically used in Inuit kayak hunting. The set consists of several finely crafted wooden models, including miniature harpoons, lances, paddles, dart shafts and related hunting implements.

The pieces are made primarily from wood with lighter elements that appear to represent bone or antler components, reflecting the traditional materials used in Inuit hunting technology. Some of the models include small leather bindings and carved details that replicate the construction of full-size tools.

Such model sets were often produced in Greenland during the 20th century to demonstrate traditional Inuit hunting techniques and equipment used for seal and marine mammal hunting from kayaks. They were frequently made for educational purposes, collectors, or as cultural craft items.

The models vary in length, approximately 50–85 cm, and together illustrate different types of traditional Inuit hunting implements.

The pieces show light age-related wear and natural patina consistent with wooden objects of this type, but overall they remain in good display condition.

An interesting ethnographic collection representing traditional Greenlandic craftsmanship and Inuit hunting culture.

Bidding closed
Surya Rutten
Expert
Estimate  € 250 - € 300

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