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Mrs. Conibear, trader and entrepreneur, posing in front of her Fort Smith home with a bag made from the a moose fetus' hide by an Inuit craftsperson. 'Tea bags' like this were used much like a market bag. This image is also represented among Miriam…

Modified photograph of Mrs. Conibear, trader and entrepreneur, holding a moosehide 'tea bag' in front of her Fort Smith home. From the accompanying text:

'Mrs Connibear in front of her house at Fort Smith. It is probably the only house in the…

A man from the Cree First Nation poses in full Sun Dance regalia at Hobbema. The geometric pattern on his vest, arms and belt is composed entirely of intricate, highly skilled beadwork.

A rug pieced together from seal and polar bear fur, made by an Inuit craftsperson.