Drum Dancer
Artist: | Pootoogook Jaw |
Region: | Cape Dorset |
Material: | Serpentine and Fossilized Whale Bone |
Dimensions: | Height: 15″ |
Drum dancing is a very popular Inuit dance form. Traditionally, the women sang seated in a circle while the men danced. The Inuit performed the drum dance at gatherings and celebrations. Singing is also an important part of Inuit culture.
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