Airaqtuuq Inuvialuit family in front of a dog sled
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Using airaq to shape a small piece of stone
Using airaq to shape a small piece of stone.
(PWNHC/Elisa Hart)

Using airaq

In earlier days, airaq was used for shaping and sharpening tools. It also was used for softening caribou skins that were used to make clothing.

Click here to see a 3D image of a point for a harpoon that was made by grinding a piece of stone with airaq. (QTVR - 1.3Mb)

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