Polar Impact Exhibit - Qulliq
In traditional Inuit culture, a 'qulliq' -- an oil lamp for burning seal blubber -- serves as a light, a stove, and a gathering place. The 'qulliq' displayed in this exhibit is much larger than most and would have accommodated a significant group. The surface of the lamp is encru...
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Format: | Still Image |
Language: | English |
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2012
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Online Access: | https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/14177e89-5172-483d-8455-9a1c0600ea8f https://doi.org/10.7939/R34T6F88G |
Summary: | In traditional Inuit culture, a 'qulliq' -- an oil lamp for burning seal blubber -- serves as a light, a stove, and a gathering place. The 'qulliq' displayed in this exhibit is much larger than most and would have accommodated a significant group. The surface of the lamp is encrusted with solidified blubber, indicating previous use. |
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