The collection consists of two (2) color woodblock prints and eight (8) crayon and pencil drawings made by Inuit residents of Cape Dorset in Nunavut territory, Canada, from 1963-1966. The prints and drawings depict traditional Inuit subjects, including birds, bears, fish and hunting scenes. Many of the items are labeled with titles, dates, and artists' names.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Historical Note:
Cape Dorset is an Inuit community located on Dorset Island in the Qikiqtaaluk region of Nunavut, Canada. Since the 1950s, Cape Dorset, often called the "Capital of Inuit Art," has been a center for Inuit artists, especially in the areas of drawing, printmaking, and carving.
Local Numbers:
NAA MS 1988-27
Related Materials:
The Department of Anthropology object collections holds materials transferred from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Accession 370312.
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Genre/Form:
Works of art
Drawings
Prints
Citation:
MS 1988-27 Inuit drawings and prints, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Cameroon: Lullaby (4:00) ; The water drum (4:00) ; Hut song (3:50) -- Co.te d'ivoire: Song of two little girls (2:30) ; Little girls' sung games (4:00) -- Central African Republic: Nzenzenze (:59) ; Balibo sasasa (1:06) ; Mbola (3:07) ; Lullaby (1:08) -- Benin: Ere ere (1:55) -- Portugal: Aurora teve um menino (4:00) ; Canc.ao de Embalar (2:39) -- The Yemenite Jews: Adon hakol mehayyeh kol neshamah (4:02) -- Mongolia: Ikh agsal (Ix agsal) (:52) -- Japan (Ainu songs): Ihumke (2:11) -- Solomon Islnds: Rorogwela (1:40) -- Canada: Two Aqausiit from Ungava Bay (1:16) ; Aqausiq from Baffin Land (:44) ; Melodic Katajjait (3:06) ; Assalalaa from Baffin Land (:37).
Track Information:
101 Lullaby.
102 The Water Drum.
103 Hut song.
104 Song of two little girls / Scraper (Musical instrument).
105 Little girls, sung games.
106 Nzenzenze.
107 Bailbo sasasa.
108 Mbola.
109 Lullaby.
110 Ere ere / Damii.
111 Aurora teve um menimo / . Portuguese language.
112 Canc.a.o de Embalar / Portuguese language.
113 Adon hakol mehayyeh kol neshamah / Aharon Hasbshush, Israel Hasbshush. Hebrew language.
114 Ikh agasi / Tsembel. Lute.
115 Ihumke.
116 Rorogwela / Afunakwa.
117 Two Aqausii from Ungava Bay.
118 Aqausiq from Baffin Land.
119 Melodic Katajjit.
120 Assaalala from Baffin Land.
Local Numbers:
UN-COMM-CD-08102-9
UNESCO.8102
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Paris, France Audivis 1972
General:
Commercial
Published by UNESCO and Auvidis in collaboration with the International Music Council and the International Council for Traditional Music. Previously released material. Compact disc. Program notes and song texts in English and French (11 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Listening only. No Duplication Allowed.
Collection Rights:
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