4.75 INCHES TALL SEAL FUR OOKPIK OWL 1960S IN ORIGINAL BOX, TAGS

Description 4.5 to 4.75 inches tall all original a great part of the Inuit Canadian history. He is in his original box with papers and history and Eskimo tag. Ookpik, which means “snowy owl” or “Arctic owl” in Inuktitut, is the name of one of the most popular of Inuit handicrafts, a souvenir sealskin owl with a large head and big eyes. In the 1960s, Ookpik became a popular national symbol after the federal government chose it to represent Canada at the 1963 trade fair in Philadelphia. Today, Ookpik is less popular among consumers, but it still holds significance for some Inuit artists and toy collectors. a write up on our Owl Ookpik new in his original box 960s Inuit Eskimo Seal Fur Ookpik Owl Doll. Handmade by Inuit in Northwest Territories, Canada. This is a stuffed sealskin owl with large round leather and felt eyes. The Ookpik became an important symbol of Canada and the North. Made from seal fur, hide, cotton thread and felt. Measures: 4.75" tall x 3" wide x 1.75" deep In very good vintage condition, no damage or wear. and ours is in original box with tags just a plain black box with plastic cover, original price tag from Hudsons Bay. This is an adorable, original, and rare piece of handcrafted art by the Inuit. filed doll room shelf w 5 2024 inv