Mat

Item number 3528/40 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Sealskin mat with ookpik design. Round fur mat is divided into 8 pie-shaped sections in alternating dark brown and light brown fur. Each triangle has an ookpik shape sewn into it in the opposite colour fur (4 light brown sewn into dark brown, 4 dark brown birds in light brown fur). Each ookpik has felt eyes of black and yellow circles, a beige felt triangular nose, and 3-toed felt feet attached. There is a small sinew loop at the top for hanging.

Cultural Context

Tourist art.

Item History

Made in Nunavut, Canada between 1950 and 1990
Collected between 1970 and 1990
Owned by Louise Irving and Victor Irving before September 29, 2021
Received from Victor Irving (Donor) and Louise Irving (Donor) on September 29, 2021