| The polar bear is valued for its
skin and meat. The guard hairs have a central core that traps air and thus provide
excellent insulation. Polar bear skins are often used for pants and mitts; young
bearskins are preferred as skins from older bears tend to be too stiff for comfort.
Sculpture
made of ivory
From Pangnirtung, Baffin Island
Dating to 1933-1942
997.22.1
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