Inuit Symbolism of the Bearded Seal

• Published in: Études/Inuit/Studies
• Main Author: Sonne, Birgitte
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Centre interuniversitaire d’études et de recherches autochtones (CIÉRA) 2017
• Subjects: Inuit; Yupiit; bearded seal; ritual; myth; symbolism; gutskin; ikiaq; phoque barbu; rituel; mythe; symbolisme; peau d’intestin; Barbu; Études/Inuit/Studies; inuit; Phoque barbu
• Online Access: http://id.erudit.org/iderudit/1061432ar; https://doi.org/10.7202/1061432ar

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...