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Our boots : an Inuit women's art
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

1995
Book
Creators
Oakes, Jill E. (Jill Elizabeth)
Contributors
Riewe, Roderick R.
Description
"After a brief overview of Canadian Inuit prehistory and history, the book examines the relationship between the arctic environment, Inuit culture, and footwear. Then the authors describe the tools, techinques and construction procedures used to create numerous boot styles across the Canadian Arctic." - inside front cover.

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Alternate Title(s)
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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
ISBN
1550541951; 9781550541953
Statement of Responsibility
Jill Oakes and Rick Riewe.
Publication Information
Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre
Physical Description
224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction: The Canadian Arctic Inuit -- Ch. 1. Tools -- Ch. 2. Skin Preparation -- Ch. 3. Skin Footwear Construction -- Ch. 4. Iglulik Inuit -- Ch. 5. Baffinland Inuit -- Ch. 6. Labrador Inuit -- Ch. 7. Ungava Inuit -- Ch. 8. Caribou Inuit -- Ch. 9. Netsilik Inuit -- Ch. 10. Copper Inuit -- Ch. 11. Inuvialuit -- Conclusion: Identifying Inuit Footwear -- Appendix I: Scientific Names of Animals -- Appendix II: Glossary.
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