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Sewing and Decorating Techniques
The bird bone needle, seal skin thimble, steel needles, bearded seal sinew, and loon skin bag for holding sinew are traditional sewing tools.
"Ivalu [sewing thread] is made from sinew from caribou, narwhal, and other animals, including birds."
Elisapee Alooloo, Arctic Bay, 1984
"The oils in the feathers help keep the sinew moist and ready for use. That is why we make these bags inside out."
Silatik Meeko, Sanikiluaq, 1989
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Loon skin bag with sinew |
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Steel needles |
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