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E1707-0 - Parka (Man's)Back

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Description

Man’s parka made of caribou hide. The back of the parka is a bit longer than the front and has a slightly curved shape. The hood is made from the head skin of a caribou with the ears intact. Tags of clipped caribou skin are set into the seams. The hem is pieced with several bands of caribou skin and decorated on the inside with a red stained line and snippets of red yarn. A wolverine trim finishes the hem. The sleeves have red wool fabric and wolverine trim at the cuffs. Inside the parka, three strands of large trade beads are strung across the chest. The beads are red, white and a faceted dark blue.

  • Collection: Macfarlane Collection
  • Catalogue Number: E1707-0
  • Object Type: parka
  • Materials: hide, sinew, wool, beads
  • Manufacturing Techniques: cutting, sewing, scraping, beading
  • Tags: clothing

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