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Inuit material culture
Nunivak man wearing a fur parka while carving a tusk, photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1929.
Parka
clothing
Parka, hip-length, hooded jacket traditionally made of caribou, seal, or other fur, worn as an outer garment by Arctic peoples.
The modern parka is often adapted for such sports as skiing. It is usually made of synthetic, water-repellent material, often filled with batting or goose or duck down for warmth.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Elizabeth Prine Pauls.
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