The whip is used to coax and direct the dogs — it has been stated that Inuit dogs fear nothing but the whip. If the dogs are lazy the whip is used vigorously. To steer the team, the whip is cracked on the side opposite to the desired turn.
Whip Made of wood, skin, sinew
From the Lake Harbour area, Baffin Island
Dating to the early 20th century
Gift of Reverend A. L. Fleming HC2153
3.68
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Dog
Whip
From Pangnirtung Area, Baffin Island
Dating to 1940-1942
Filmed by Dr. Jon A. Bildfell
Dr. Jon A. Bildfell and Mrs. Muriel Bildfell Collection 997.84.137
