Single manhole kayak with a wooden frame, over which hide is stretched. Thinner strips of hide are wrapped over the top in several places and attached to the frame at the sides. There are many large breakages throughout the surface of the skin. The bow was long and straight, this has now snapped off entirely, but is present. The stern is shorter and is also broken but is still loosely attached.
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