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Two Mothers Making Fire with Bow Drill
Two Mothers Making Fire with Bow Drill
This carving depicts two women starting a fire in a qulliq, the traditional soapstone oil lamp used by Inuit. The qulliq is traditionally central to daily life asit was used to heat and light the home, as well as to cook food. They were closely tied to the identity of Inuit women, as it was their responsibility to keep it lit. In contemporary life, the qulliq is mainly used at the beginning of ceremonies and cultural events.
