Swinton, George; Driscoll, Bernadette.
The Inuit Amautik : I Like My Hood To Be Full.
Winnipeg, Man.: The Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1980.
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Abstract (English)
Driscoll describes the cultural and historical background of the amautik, the traditional parka of Inuit women. Swinton examines the imagery of the amautik in Inuit painting, drawing and sculpture. Includes a glossary of terms as well as works representing 14 cooperatives in the North West Territories and Québec. Biographical notes. Bibl. 2 p.