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February 5, 2010: ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE ARE 20% OFF THE REGULAR PRICES - Please call us at 877-909-8794 or email at sales@longagoandfaraway.com for more information

At left is a photo that my father, Barney Turner, took in Northern Greenland in 1948. It's one of many we have of his journey's north as the First Mate of the Schooner Bowdoin (now the official sailing vessel of the State of Maine). This proud mother shows off her family (note the reticent husband in the background!). I put this here to point out the idea of an Inuit woman "packing" her baby in the hood of her Amauti ("woman's parka" ). The people of Taloyaok and Holman have used this in their doll-making, and we offer some of their wonderful creations below.

 

 

Title: Owl Packing Doll
Artist: Leah Ohiktook
Community: Taloyoak, Canada
Description: This wool figure depicts an Ookpik "packing" her baby in the hood of her amaut (parka); this is one a whole range of animals and birds portrayed this way which are commonly referred to as Packing Dolls.
Size: about 12" tall
Materials: 100% Wool Duffle Cloth; Embroidery Thread
Price: SOLD



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Title: Polar Bear Packing Doll
Artist: Alice Kanguarq
Community: Taloyoak
Description: This is it - the most important part of our Packing Doll collection. This is the bear design that started the modern series of Packing Dolls, and IT IS still our most popular doll. The bear is an important part of the Arctic landscape, and here she is presented with her beautiful little cub and a bright red amaut (parka).
Size: 15" Tall
Materials: 100% Wool Duffle Cloth; Embroidery Thread
Price: Temporarily Out Of Stock - please contact us for more information.



 

Title: Arctic Hare Packing Doll
Community: Taloyoak (formerly Spence Bay)
Description: This is an exceptional doll, hand-crafted of wool 'duffle' blanket material and clothed in a lavender duffle-cloth coat, or Amaut.
Size: 16" tall
Materials: 100% Wool Duffle Cloth;
Price: $295.00*  Sale Price 20% off--call toll free: 877-909-8794



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