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Siglitun Terms

Tayarnirun

Description

Bracelets made from copper, brass or iron wire were commonly worn by women in the Western Arctic, and sometimes several were worn on the same wrist. Bone, antler and ivory pendants sewn around the cuffs of gloves also formed a type of bracelet.

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Historical Information

"Glove with pendants made from teeth" (Émile Petitot, quoted in Savoie, 1971: Fig. 26. Petitot called ivory ‘walrus teeth’)

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