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a, b Walrus caught and pulled onto the Ice. Approximately 50 years and a 1000 km apart. The drawing was done by Asiajuk made in the region of Uummannaq (near the Thule Station) sometime between 1903 and 1920 (Strandgaard 2004). Notice the kayak parkas worn by the three hunters. Courtesy of Ilulissat Museum. The photograph was taken in 1954 in the vicinity of the Igloolik Island (Foxe Basin). The photo is housed by the National Museum of Denmark.
Photo: Guy Mary-Rousseliere
