Glossary
This glossary is designed to explain Decorative Arts terms.
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Kagee
The dance house. The dance house was a place of celebration where drums would be played while others danced and sang.
Kakivak
A fish spear used for fishing. The kakivak has three points with barbs.
Kamik
Kamiks are boots made from seal or caribou skin. Hairless seal skin boots are waterproof and used in the Spring and Summer. The skins have to be chewed before they can be sewn. It takes two days to make one pair of boots. Fur boots made from caribou skin are for the Winter. The hair is left on the skin to help shed snow. The soles have extra pieces of cured skin that are sewn on for tread. The soles are made from caribou skin or from a seals stomach.
Kangak, Kangeeak, Kangerk
The promontory.
Karlik
Mens trousers.
Katajjaq (Katajjait)
Throat singing, played by two persons, usually women.
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Katilvik
Means a gathering or meeting place.
Kayak
One-person boat covered in skins and used for hunting.
Kekertuk
The island.
Kingmitokvik
The place where dogs are kept.
Komatik
Dog sled.
Kudlik (qulliq)
Seal oil lamp. A kudlik provided both heat and light in the igloo. It was carved from soapstone. The Inuit preferred to burn seal oil. However, they often used other kinds of fat in times of shortage.
Kuletak
Mens seal skin parka.
Kuuk
The river. |
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