Inuit 'Yakky' Doll
Object numberP963
TitleInuit 'Yakky' Doll
DescriptionInuit doll with sealskin and caribou hide clothing. Dolls have long been part of Inuit culture, and often used as training for girls regarding the curing, cutting and stitching of skins into clothing. Dolls would often be mounted on kayaks as a charm. 19th century
Object namedoll, Inuit
Dimensions
- height: 30.5 cm