Ca. 1850s KONIAGMIUT ('KODIAK') KAYAK REPLICA
The original is in the Danish National Museum's collections (Ib.160), and its lines have been published in David Zimmerly's "Qayaq: The Kayaks of Alaska and Siberia" (1986, 2000:29, fig. 38.) The lines depicted in Qayaq are of the damaged original; my replica is 'restored' to form, i.e., the sheerline has been straightened out. This kayak and restored lines are also featured in "Kayaks of Alaska." The kayak measures 14'3" by 26."
This image shows the kayak being paddled on one's knees, with a single bladed paddle.
In 2010 I replaced the skin of this replica; here are some photographs of the freshly re-oiled 12-year-old frame, as well as pictures of the new covering:
Re-launched, 9-2010. Portland, OR, with Ross Island Bridge in Background.
