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The costume of an elderly man. Chukchee

Title:

The costume of an elderly man

Ethnic groups:

Chukchee

Territory:

Far East, Chukot Peninsula, Primorsky Oblast, Anadyr Krai

Date:

начало ХХ в

Collectors-person:
Sokolnikov Nikolai P.
Rubrics:

Costume

Material:

Leather: natural leather: hide (reindeer); fur (domestic dog – Canis lupus familiaris); fur: natural: hide; cloth: cotton; paint

Number:

РЭМ 2035-1

Annotation:

It is worn by men who anticipate their departure to the next world. When he appears wearing such costume, the Chukchi say that he is already going to his fathers. 2035-1, 23, 31 Chukchi The closed-up upper garment for an elderly Chukchi man was made from white domestic deer skins. Into the triangular neckline edged with a strip of white fur, a passing braid was inserted for strapping up when it becomes cold. The edge of the sleeves and hem has a dog fur trimming. A strip of red cotton fabric with fur at the tip is sewn on the breast. Abstract by V.V. Gorbacheva

Albums:
Arctic people’s clothes
Rus:
кухлянка -одежда пожилого мужчины. Чукчи