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Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 2-38359, described as Twined, close-weave; braided rim and carrying strap; blue and red yarn decorations.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 2-7528, described as With bail handle. Twining with remnant of red and blue wool yarn woven in at top.

Hearst Museum object titled Boat model, accession number 2-6424a,b, described as Model of open skin boat (umiak). Sail missing (1975). wooden frame covered with skin; bow characteristic of Pacific Eskimo; fabric sail, sewn from three pieces attached to two wooden mast poles.

Hearst Museum object titled Harpoon model, accession number 2-19146c, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Kayak frame, accession number 2-14886a, described as Kayak frame. Main framework is planed wood with ribs of branches, lashed together with cord and sinew, all painted red. Sail is canvas, attached with cord to round wooden pieces top and bottom, small hole/opening near top. A-frame, 509.5 centimeters long. King Island-style kayak with a hole at the bow.

Hearst Museum object titled Kayak model, accession number 2-4565, described as 2-hatch. Wood frame, rawhide cover decorated with bright red and blue paint with 2 human figures wearing sealskin parkas decorated with bright red and blue paint along seams and wearing hats with geometric linear designs in bright red and blue paint with seal whiskers. 6 fixtures include weapons and paddles. wood covered with gut, painted white & on gunwale blue & red; with a paddler at rear and hunter in front. Figures wearing conical hats and waterproof parka & aprons. Hands made of iron wires. Weapon, paddle, and weapon guard on deck.