Inuit Symbolism of the Bearded Seal
The skins of the bearded seal—both dress and interior skins—were indispensable in Inuit/Yupiit technology. Converted into straps, thongs, covers, pokes, rain clothing, and underwear, the skins served to make transport possible, facilitate hunting activities, and protect people against wet and stormy...
Published in: | Études/Inuit/Studies |
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Language: | English |
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Centre interuniversitaire d’études et de recherches autochtones (CIÉRA)
2017
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Online Access: | http://id.erudit.org/iderudit/1061432ar https://doi.org/10.7202/1061432ar |