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KUSPUK SEWING CLASS |
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Ruby Jones and her daughter Mina begin cutting material to make traditional Kuspuk's for the Shishmaref Dancers trip to Stebbins. Kuspuks are worn by Eskimo Dancers varied by style according to village and area traditions. The 21st Century after school programs donated the funds for the materials. |
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Kuspuk's pictured left, worn by Barrow Dancer's show distinctive white markings on the collars signifying the white tusks of the Walrus. Other areas especially the Canadians will include very long outfits using several types of animal skins. Kuspuk's can be worn for every day, special occasions or specifically for Dance Groups. |
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The Kuspuk's pictured above are good examples of the type worn in the Berring Straits Region. Historically theses would have been made only of skins and fur. Colorful fabrics and beeds were added after the introduction of whaling ships and Rusian Fur Traders. Rusian Trading Beeds can still be found today on St. Lawrence Island by excavations conducted in old village sites. |
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