Male doll, in standing position, wearing an RCMP uniform consisting of a coat, tunic, pants, tall boots, mittens, and hat. Eyes, eyebrows, and mouth are embroidered in dark brown on a skin face; nose done in relief, with fur moustache. Coat is dark blue with a wide yellow band around the bottom opening; white fur collar, brown-grey fur trim on cuffs, and RCMP patches on the shoulders. Doll's pants match and have yellow stripes down the sides. Upper sections and vamps of boots are white fabric; soles consist of naturally coloured skin. Openings of boots are decorated with dark blue bands and braided ties, done in dark blue and yellow; leather ties around ankles, to secure boots. Woven tunic underneath jacket is white, with a blue band bordering the bottom edge. Figure is wearing naturally coloured mittens that are attached with blue and yellow braided ties; ties are decorated with fringe and loop around the doll's neck. Orange-grey fur hat matches trim on cuffs of doll's jacket.

• Narrative

  In the book by Eva Strickler and Anaoyok Alookee, "Inuit Dolls: Reminders of a Heritage" (Can. Stage and Arts Publtns, TO, 1988, pp.94-5) there is a very similar doll (except face) by Spence Bay artist Keerook. Apparently Keerook was the only Inuit dollmaker who had been granted permission by the RCMP to make a doll with their uniform.

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• Type of Item doll
• Culture Inuit
• Material animal skin, fibre, wool fibre, dye
• Measurements height 43.2 cm, width 24.3 cm, depth 8.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Maurice Yacowar
• Received from Maurice Yacowar

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• Made in Spence Bay, Taloyoak

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• Ownership Date before December 4, 2023
• Acquisition Date on December 4, 2023

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3654/0014