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Lot 39Y

INUIT MODEL UMIAK AND MINIATURE HUNTING IMPLEMENTS

4 – 14 August 2025, 12:00 EDT
Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts

US$700 - US$1,000

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INUIT MODEL UMIAK AND MINIATURE HUNTING IMPLEMENTS

A single-person kayak, the wood frame covered with tightly stretched seal skin, accompanied by a number of miniature implements including a gut float, knife, two harpoons, and a paddle.
umiak: length 26 1/2in, width 2 5/8in

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Provenance
From the estate of John Lehne, Jr., actor, acting teacher, coach, writer and director and thence by descent to present owner

OVERALL CONDITION: Good condition overall with some general dust accumulation, a few scuffs and minor wear commensurate with age and display. One element to a tip of the kayak partially detached. Holes and tears to the miniature float. An element detached from the boat; retained.

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections.

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