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Koopa Kippomee

In the winter of 2015, Koopa Kippomee recorded a series of master-classes on the delicate art of nalua-making. See the masterclasses here.

Koopa Master Class 1

Qisilirijuq atungaksaliurtuq
Skinning a seal skin

Koopa Master Class 2

Kiaksinasuktuq
Dipping rotating seal skin in boiled water

Koopa Master Class 3

Miqqungirsijuq
Scraping off the fur

Koopa Master Class 4

Qaaruviirsijuq
The final skinning once the fur is removed

Majaartuq

Preparing the skin to be dried

Koopa Master Class 5

Avasinirq

Sewing the arrmholes

Koopa Master Class 6

Mattirtuq

Patching holes

Koopa Master Class 7

Koopa Master Class 8

Innirsinasuktuq panirtinnialirngmat 

Hanging the completed seal skin to dry it

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