Description
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Inuit Art: Seal Man
Artist: Alex Alikashuk
Size: 6.5” high, 5.75” long
Community: Whale Cove year: 1998 Stone: Serpentine
ᐊᖑᑎ _ Grey seal (ᐳᕕᓲᖅ, puvisuuq)_Harp seal (ᖃᐃᕈᓕᒃ, qairulik)
_Seals are a central part of life and an essential source of locally-harvested food for Inuit peoples. Many traditions, customs, beliefs and oral histories revolve around the seal. Inuit peoples were and still are in an important and direct relationship with this animal. Inuit hunters have great respect for the spirit of the seal, an animal that is so heavily relied upon. Every single part of the seal is used, as the harvesting must be sustainable, humane and respectful. Most importantly, cold and harsh arctic climates demand that people have the right shelter and clothing to keep warm and dry, and seals help meet this need through their skins, fur and oil.
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