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Fishing Spear981/2

Long, brown, wooden shaft with a long metal spike and length of wood attached to one end with twine. The attached piece of wood has a shorter metal spike affixed to its end; this metal spike is angled towards the longer spike affixed to the main spear shaft, so that there is roughly one centimeter between the two points.

Culture
Inuit
Material
wood, metal and fibre
Made in
Nunavut, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving1368/4

Stone sculpture depicting a human(?) face with feet protruding towards the back of the object. Extending from the top of the face is an arch shape with wing-like designs on either side, both of which have carved scalloped edges. On the underside of the base, an inscription says: "T. Sharky," has the letter 'c' in a circle with the number '89' next to it, and has four Inuit characters or symbols.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Needle Case1353/4

A long, narrow object comprised of several parts. A long piece of bone resembling a bell clapper has four carved ribs and a loop at one end. Skin is tied to the loop and threaded through a tube-shaped section of bone. A copper needle--which has sinew threaded through it-- and a grey stone thimble are attached to the skin on the other side of the tube. A double-sided hook is tied to the end of the skin strip.

Culture
Inuit
Material
stone, skin, bone and copper metal
Made in
Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model KnifeNa1697

White, miniature knife with a long, slightly curved blade and a curved handle.

Culture
Inuit
Material
walrus tusk ?
Made in
Coral Harbour, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bear Figure2654/4

White stone carving of a polar bear with one paw over its nose. Sculpture has engraved ears, eyes and paws that have been darkened with a black material.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Carving2654/2

Brownish-green stone carving of a humanoid face; face has lightly engraved features of hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes; eyes are recessed, mouth is a horizontal line and cheeks are bulbous. The back is carved with a bird-like face above a rabbit-like face and ears.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada and Kinngait, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PantsA2.565 b

Men's outer trousers made of caribou skin with thick fur (part b). The trousers reach to just below the knee. There is a broad casing on the top with a piece of rope for a drawstring. The trousers have a fly in the front that can be closed by tying two pairs of leather straps. The legs are trimmed with a band of hairless skin sewn to the inside. Two white bands of cloth are attached to the top forming loops.

Culture
Inuit: Inuinnait
Material
cotton fibre, fibre and caribou skin
Made in
Coppermine, Nunavut, Canada and Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Outer ParkaA2.503

Women’s outer coat, or parka, of brown caribou fur with a large elongated hood. The coat has a small triangular front flap and a long rectangular back flap and very broad angular shoulders. The back of the coat is enlarged through an insertion of an elongated v-shaped piece of fur. The hemline and the hood are trimmed with white fur. Clusters of narrow fringes are attached all around the hem. Three bands of white fur are inserted on the lower front of the sleeves. In the front the sleeves are also trimmed with a narrow strip of white fur. On the top of the back four caribou ears are attached. Two long strips of white fur are attached to the tip of the second piece on the right. On the back of the right shoulder a group of three brown tassels is attached.

Culture
Inuit: Inuinnait
Material
caribou skin and caribou sinew
Made in
Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Outer ParkaA2.494

Woman’s outer coat, or parka, made of caribou fur. The coat is calf length with a close fitting hood and narrow shoulders. It is cut in an A-line to flare at the bottom. White fur panels on each side extend down below the neckline into elongated triangular gussets. Bands of white fur are inserted in the sleeves below the shoulders and along the hemline. The hood, sleeves and lower edge are trimmed with wolverine fur. Two rectangular pieces of white caribou fur are inserted on the back below the shoulders. Paired tassels of wolverine fur are attached into the seams off the shoulders, on the chest, and on the back below the white inserts.

Culture
Inuit: Inuinnait
Material
caribou skin, wolverine skin and caribou sinew
Made in
Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PantsA2.492

Men's outer trousers of brown caribou skin with the fur on. The trousers reach to just below the knee and are trimmed with a wide band of white caribou fur. Four narrow bands of white fur are inserted in the front of the legs. Groups of narrow fringes are attached into the seams. Pieces of fur are inserted in the back to provide extra fullness. There are several holes and tears around the waist of the trousers. Two white pieces of ribbon are sewn to the top on the inside. Something is written with black ink on the skin side of the waist.

Culture
Inuit: Inuinnait
Material
caribou skin, caribou sinew and fibre
Made in
Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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