Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure gouach as documented in photos) is

as documented in photos) is mounted to a sheet behind it on which appears the artist’s signature

and though I haven't been able to find anything on H

so am selling them as a pair

came from a portfolio of drawings by Pennsylvania folk/outsider artist Wayne B

A special complete (28 piece double six) set

Antique Inuit Hide Kayak with Carved Wooden Figure gouach as documented in photos) isThis one just about breaks my heart I find it so tender, most of all this figure, with smiling pencil drawn face, moveable arms, and linen parka. I have done some research and believe it dates to the very late 19th or very early 20th century, with the kayak made of hide, a carved wooden spear, and pieces of carved bone attached by what I believe is sinew to the top of the boat. I believe it likely comes from the Baffin Island area of the Canadian