Tools

The tools used by men show how the different generations ably and creatively exploited their land's natural and animal resources to meet their needs and improve their way of life. These tools were adapted to the environment and the activities. Men could thus make more effective hunting gear, build shelters more smoothly, travel more easily over the land, and live more comfortably.

Objects to discover

Objects to discover

Curved knife made of white bone, with a smoother, slightly rounded end.

Snow knife (savik)

In the past, this knife (savik) was used to remove snow that clung to the fur of damp or wet...

Whip with a slightly curved white bone handle, to which are attached long leather straps. The straps are rolled up, and the section near the handle is braided.

Whip (ipirautaq)

A whip (ipirautaq) was used to direct sled dogs when they failed to respond to spoken commands.