Doll
Item number 3502/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Male doll, in seated position, with dried seal skin face. Nose, mouth and eyes are done in relief. Eyes are coloured with dark blue ink(?). Small holes in nose, imitating nostrils. Large tongue sticking out of mouth; cleft chin is pronounced underneath. Eyebrows and hair made of seal fur. Figure is wearing seal fur clothing, consisting of a parka, mittens, pants and boots. Parka hood is pointed and has leather ties hanging from the tip. Hood, cuffs and bottom edge are trimmed with sheep fur. Matching trim along pant openings.
Narrative
Possibly made by Martina Anooe or Alice Akkamuk? Purchased by the donor's in-laws in Saskatoon in 2001.
Item History
- Made in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada during 1980
- Owned by Sumi Ross before June 18, 2021
- Received from Sumi Ross (Donor) on June 18, 2021
What
- Name
- Doll
- Identification Number
- 3502/7
- Type of Item
- doll
- Material
- seal skin, sheep skin, ink ? and leather skin
- Overall
- height 20.0 cm, width 15.3 cm, depth 19.7 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Arviat, Nunavut, Canada
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