Description

Spruce roots, both raw and split.

Frank Andrew said: "They split them and used them for twine, for kayak bindings, and to bind slate blades to the handles of curved knives. Spruce roots don't rot easily and last a long time as bindings."

Dimensions

L- 18 1/2 in
W- 5 1/4 in
H- 11 1/4 in

Credits

Anchorage Museum

Description

Straight-grained Wood

Frank Andrew said: "These pieces of straight grained wood among all the different kinds of wood are especially useful to make into things."

Dimensions

L- 29 1/4 in
W- 6 3/4 in
H- 4 in

Credits

Anchorage Museum

Description

Mimernaq/Tree stump

With natural curve and high resin content that deterred cracking, was ideal for the thicker parts of boat and kayak frames.

Dimensions

L- 31 in
W- 6 in
H- 8 in

Credits

Anchorage Museum

Description

Anguarun/Single-bladed paddle made by Noah Andrew and measuring one yagneq (armspan) from end to end.

Dimensions

l- 65 in
W- 6 in
Diameter- 1 in

Credits

Anchorage Museum Association Acquisition Fund, Anchorage Museum 2007

Description

Double-bladed paddle with Frank Andrew's inherited family design painted on the tip: "Our paddles have it'garuat [pretend feet] for designs. They paint the blade black.

The design isn't obvious but was explained as the feet of the eagle or of a common loon."

Dimensions

L- 92 1/2 in
W- 3 in
Diameter- 1 in

Credits

Anchorage Museum Association Acquisition Fund, Anchorage Museum 2007