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Eskimos Collection

"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Eskimos: A Glimpse into their Traditional Way of Life" An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddles through the marsh

Background imageEskimos Collection: Inuit Seal Hunting (4 / 5)

Inuit Seal Hunting (4 / 5)
Patence Rewarded. An Inuit seal hunter pulls a caught seal out through the hole into which he was fishing with a combination of the baited rope and a thin spike or barbed spear

Background imageEskimos Collection: An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315335 An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEskimos Collection: The American Franklin Search Expedition, crossing Simpsons Strait in Kayaks (engraving)

The American Franklin Search Expedition, crossing Simpsons Strait in Kayaks (engraving)
1590181 The American Franklin Search Expedition, crossing Simpsons Strait in Kayaks (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEskimos Collection: Inuit Seal Hunting (2 / 5)

Inuit Seal Hunting (2 / 5)
An Inuit seal hunter. He has cut a hole in the pack ice and dropped a baited line through the hole. He has placed a small square of fur on the ground to form a warm seat whilst he waits for a passing

Background imageEskimos Collection: The First Lesson in Canoeing (engraving)

The First Lesson in Canoeing (engraving)
1602449 The First Lesson in Canoeing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Lesson in Canoeing)

Background imageEskimos Collection: Matak, hunchback meat, Inuit speciality, Tasiilaq, Ammassalik, Greenland

Matak, hunchback meat, Inuit speciality, Tasiilaq, Ammassalik, Greenland

Background imageEskimos Collection: An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving)

An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving)
3672099 An Eskimaux watching a seal-hole, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: An Eskimaux of Igloolik, in a bird-skin jacket carrying his canoe down to the water

An Eskimaux of Igloolik, in a bird-skin jacket carrying his canoe down to the water, 1824 (engraving)
3672063 An Eskimaux of Igloolik, in a bird-skin jacket carrying his canoe down to the water, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Manner of holding the line, when a walrus is struck, 1824 (engraving)

Manner of holding the line, when a walrus is struck, 1824 (engraving)
3672045 Manner of holding the line, when a walrus is struck, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Cutting into Winter Island, Oct 1821, 1824 (engraving)

Cutting into Winter Island, Oct 1821, 1824 (engraving)
3672040 Cutting into Winter Island, Oct 1821, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Sledges of the Eskimaux, 1824 (engraving)

Sledges of the Eskimaux, 1824 (engraving)
3672002 Sledges of the Eskimaux, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving)
3671978 Eskimaux building a snow-hut, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving)

Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving)
3672053 Nakahu and his wife Oomna, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimaux implements, weapons &c. 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux implements, weapons &c. 1824 (engraving)
3671998 Eskimaux implements, weapons &c. 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Summer tents of the Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Summer tents of the Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3671994 Summer tents of the Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Western outlet of the Strait of the Fury & Hecla from W. end of Amherst island at which

Western outlet of the Strait of the Fury & Hecla from W. end of Amherst island at which the expedition was stopped
3672055 Western outlet of the Strait of the Fury & Hecla from W. end of Amherst island at which the expedition was stopped, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library

Background imageEskimos Collection: Canoe of the Savage Islands, Hudson's Strait, 1824 (engraving)

Canoe of the Savage Islands, Hudson's Strait, 1824 (engraving)
3672032 Canoe of the Savage Islands, Hudson's Strait, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Arnaneelia, a native of Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Arnaneelia, a native of Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3672010 Arnaneelia, a native of Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3671986 Interior of an Eskimaux snow-hut, Winter Island, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Fall of the Barrow, 1824 (engraving)

Fall of the Barrow, 1824 (engraving)
3672059 Fall of the Barrow, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageEskimos Collection: Group of Eskimaux, 1822, 1824 (engraving)

Group of Eskimaux, 1822, 1824 (engraving)
3672048 Group of Eskimaux, 1822, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Group of Eskimaux at Igloolik, 1824 (engraving)

Group of Eskimaux at Igloolik, 1824 (engraving)
3672036 Group of Eskimaux at Igloolik, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Group of Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)

Group of Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)
3672025 Group of Eskimaux, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimaux children dancing, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux children dancing, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)
3672006 Eskimaux children dancing, Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving)

An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving)
3671991 An Eskimaux creeping into the passage of a snow hut, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimaux, listening at a seal-hole, in the act of striking a seal, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux, listening at a seal-hole, in the act of striking a seal, 1824 (engraving)
3671982 Eskimaux, listening at a seal-hole, in the act of striking a seal, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Takkeelikkeeta, an Eskimaux of Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)

Takkeelikkeeta, an Eskimaux of Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving)
3672021 Takkeelikkeeta, an Eskimaux of Igloolik, 1823, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimaux house, built of ice, 1824 (engraving)

Eskimaux house, built of ice, 1824 (engraving)
3671974 Eskimaux house, built of ice, 1824 (engraving) by Finden, Edward Francis (1791-1857); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageEskimos Collection: Canot Esquimau, 1854 (colour lithograph)

Canot Esquimau, 1854 (colour lithograph)
PEM200737 Canot Esquimau, 1854 (colour lithograph) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66); 18.2x27.5 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Background imageEskimos Collection: Inuit Folklore, boots made of seal leather, Ammassalik, Greenland

Inuit Folklore, boots made of seal leather, Ammassalik, Greenland

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimo dog team St. Louis World's Fair USA in 1904

Eskimo dog team St. Louis World's Fair USA in 1904

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimos in kayaks St. Louis World's Fair USA in 1904

Eskimos in kayaks St. Louis World's Fair USA in 1904

Background imageEskimos Collection: Greenland Eskimos on a whaling ship - Victorian period

Greenland Eskimos on a whaling ship - Victorian period

Background imageEskimos Collection: Cartoon: At Northward Ho!

Cartoon: At Northward Ho!
Cartoon by Laurie Tayler showing the challenges of playing an arctic round of golf. Date: circa 1924

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimaux of the Clyde, west coast of Baffin's Bay, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Eskimaux of the Clyde, west coast of Baffin's Bay, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673195 Eskimaux of the Clyde, west coast of Baffin's Bay, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

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Background imageEskimos Collection: On the Selawik River, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

On the Selawik River, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315344 On the Selawik River, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) Log and sod hut with door

Background imageEskimos Collection: A group of six Eskimo children sitting on a hill dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nunivak

A group of six Eskimo children sitting on a hill dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nunivak, Alaska, c
7316023 A group of six Eskimo children sitting on a hill dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nunivak, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimo man identified as Charlie Wood, Kobuk, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Eskimo man identified as Charlie Wood, Kobuk, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315979 Eskimo man identified as Charlie Wood, Kobuk, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimo woman from Selawik, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Eskimo woman from Selawik, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315396 Eskimo woman from Selawik, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Background imageEskimos Collection: An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315998 An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEskimos Collection: Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315343 Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEskimos Collection: Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315336 Four Eskimo children, at edge of cliff, in holiday costume, Nunivak, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEskimos Collection: A family group, Noatak, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

A family group, Noatak, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315224 A family group, Noatak, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))

Background imageEskimos Collection: Eskimo child from Noatak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)

Eskimo child from Noatak, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7316018 Eskimo child from Noatak, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952))



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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of Eskimos: A Glimpse into their Traditional Way of Life" An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddles through the marsh, showcasing the harmonious relationship between man and nature in Kotzebue, Alaska, circa 1929. The American Franklin Search Expedition fearlessly crosses Simpsons Strait in Kayaks, a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration and adventure. Inuit Seal Hunting captures a moment of survival and sustenance as these skilled hunters demonstrate their age-old techniques amidst icy waters (4/5). Witness the artistry and skill involved in Inuit Seal Hunting (2/5), where every move is calculated with precision to secure food for their communities. Engraving: The First Lesson in Canoeing depicts an intimate scene where knowledge is passed down from one generation to another, preserving ancestral traditions. Step back in time as you witness an iconic image from St. Louis World's Fair USA in 1904 - an impressive Eskimo dog team that showcases resilience and companionship. Marvel at the gracefulness gliding through water on kayaks at St. Louis World's Fair USA in 1904 - a display of traditional transportation methods still cherished today. Explore history with Greenland Eskimos aboard a whaling ship during Victorian times; this captivating image sheds light on cultural exchanges during Arctic expeditions. Cartoon: At Northward Ho. Humorously portrays how even amidst challenges, Eskimos maintain their joyful spirits while embracing life's adventures with enthusiasm. Watercolour painting reveals the beauty found among "Eskimaux" residing along Baffin's Bay coast around 1843-50; capturing both their strength and vulnerability within stunning landscapes. Discover ancient wisdom as "Eskimos Build Igloo 3, " providing insight into their architectural ingenuity and resourcefulness in creating shelter within harsh Arctic conditions.