This exquisite model canoe, handcrafted by the Inuit people, is a remarkable representation of their seafaring heritage. Made with meticulous attention to detail, the canoe mirrors the traditional designs used for navigating the icy waters of the Arctic. Inuit canoes, or qajaqs, were essential for hunting and survival, crafted from natural materials like driftwood and animal skins. This model captures the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Inuit, making it a unique cultural artifact. Perfect for collectors of indigenous art or those intrigued by Arctic history, this canoe symbolizes both the resilience and resourcefulness of the Inuit people.
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Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024
A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies.
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
 
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El vendedor y su historia

mi esposa Paula van den Berg y yo, Koos Tuber, ambos antropólogos, viajamos mucho por Papua Nueva Guinea y Papua Occidental (anteriormente Irian Jaya), las Islas Salomón y Vanuatu (anteriormente Nuevas Hébridas). Nos encantan las artes tribales locales, recolectamos miles y miles de artefactos, todos auténticos, a veces antiguos, a veces más recientemente, pero principalmente utilizados en las culturas tradicionales locales. Nos complace brindar información más detallada sobre los artefactos que vendemos aquí en Catawiki. Por favor no dude en contactarnos.
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This exquisite model canoe, handcrafted by the Inuit people, is a remarkable representation of their seafaring heritage. Made with meticulous attention to detail, the canoe mirrors the traditional designs used for navigating the icy waters of the Arctic. Inuit canoes, or qajaqs, were essential for hunting and survival, crafted from natural materials like driftwood and animal skins. This model captures the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Inuit, making it a unique cultural artifact. Perfect for collectors of indigenous art or those intrigued by Arctic history, this canoe symbolizes both the resilience and resourcefulness of the Inuit people.
Welcome addition to any collection of tribal New Guinea Art/oceanic art

We pack securely sending worldwide

Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024
A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies.
A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums
 
Google:Papua Blues Koos Knol

El vendedor y su historia

mi esposa Paula van den Berg y yo, Koos Tuber, ambos antropólogos, viajamos mucho por Papua Nueva Guinea y Papua Occidental (anteriormente Irian Jaya), las Islas Salomón y Vanuatu (anteriormente Nuevas Hébridas). Nos encantan las artes tribales locales, recolectamos miles y miles de artefactos, todos auténticos, a veces antiguos, a veces más recientemente, pero principalmente utilizados en las culturas tradicionales locales. Nos complace brindar información más detallada sobre los artefactos que vendemos aquí en Catawiki. Por favor no dude en contactarnos.
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Grupo étnico/cultura
Inuit
N.º de artículos
1
País de origen
Inuit de América del Norte
Periodo estimado
mediados del siglo XX
Material
madera y cuero
Sold with stand
No
Estado
En excelente estado
Título de la obra de arte
Canoa modelo esquimal
Alto
55 cm
Ancho
10 cm
Profundidad
7 cm
Procedencia
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1378 valoraciones (237 en los últimos 12 meses)
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The object was broken, luckily I could fix it Ridiculous packaging for such a fragile item

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ciaomore

Objet bien emballé et conforme aux photos et descriptif

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user-685490d5bab6

Merci beaucoup Koos, un merveilleux masque Baba maintenant dans mon foyer. Grand merci pour la qualité de tes œuvres et le respect que tu apporte à ces objets- présences et leurs peuples.

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Respuesta del vendedor

Avec plaisir Romuald

rapide, sérieux et efficace : excellent

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user-41b1e00

Very beautiful item. Perfect.

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Uitstekende transactie. Hartelijk dank!

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A fine object, superbly packed, thank you!

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broken item !!! - because absolutely inadequate packaging.....no answer from the seller - everything very disappointing...... not at all Catawiki standard - just the item was beautiful......

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finnundsissi

Objet conforme aux photos et descriptif

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user-685490d5bab6

Excellent piece, I love it, thanks for this beauty! True to description, well packaged, fast shipping. I recommend this serious seller!

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user-b2858d4

Excellent service: item as described, very affordable shipping cost for a rather large piece. Thank you!

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Objet bien emballé et conforme aux photos et descriptif

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user-685490d5bab6

Objet arrivé dans les délais, aucun problème tout est OK

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user-d82b959

Objekt sehr schön, jedoch aufgrund der sehr, sehr schlechten Verpackung deutlicher Schaden (Frontpartie in insgesamt 4 Teilen abgebrochen!). Sehr schade…..

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What a pity, it was a hell of a job to get it well packed. You think some repair can be done?

Oggetto decorativo stupendo. Spedizione super. Grazie mille!

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1378 valoraciones (237 en los últimos 12 meses)
  1. 222
  2. 8
  3. 7

The object was broken, luckily I could fix it Ridiculous packaging for such a fragile item

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ciaomore