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Inuit Gut Skin Parka
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Maassluis, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since October 2021 • 89 sales
Product description
Inuit Gut Skin Parka
Period 1800–1895
Bering Sea region, District of Alaska or Territory of Alaska
Made of seal skin, seal gut; tendon, sea lion, beluga, textile
The parka comes with a very rare hat and pouch. The hat is trimmed with down feathers.
The parka is displayed in a display case measuring 85 x 85 cm.
Condition: signs of use. No restorations or similar. The display case has preserved the work from decay or further damage. Very fragile.
A museum piece!
The skill of making waterproof, lightweight clothing goes back far in Inuit history. The material used is seal gut, which was emptied, dried, and cut into long strips that were then sewn together.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBeigeMaterialOtherNumber of items1Height85 cmWidth85 cmDepth15 cmSigns of usageCrack, Holes
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Maassluis, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since October 2021 • 89 sales