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.

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• Type of Item mat
• Culture Inuit
• Material seal skin, wool fibre, fibre, sinew
• Measurements height 1.0 cm, diameter 22.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Louise Irving, Victor Irving
• Received from Victor Irving, Louise Irving

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• Made in Nunavut

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• Creation Date between 1950 and 1990
• Collection Date between 1970 and 1990
• Ownership Date before September 29, 2021
• Acquisition Date on September 29, 2021

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3528/0040