Mina Napartuk facts for kids
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Mina Napartuk
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| Born | 1913 Kuujjuarapik, Canada
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| Died | 2001 (aged 87–88) Umiujaq, Canada
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Textile Art |
Mina Napartuk (1913 – 2001) was a talented Canadian Inuit artist. She was famous for making beautiful things from fabric and fur. She also managed a special craft shop for women in a place called Kuujjuarapik.
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About Mina Napartuk
Mina Napartuk was born in 1913. Her hometown was Kuujjuarapik in Quebec, Canada. From a young age, she learned traditional skills. She became very good at working with fur, animal skins, and different fabrics.
Her Amazing Artworks
Mina used her skills to create many unique items. She made lovely dolls and warm clothing. One type of clothing she made was kamiks, which are traditional Inuit boots. She also created special wall-hangings. These beautiful fabric artworks were known as akinnamiutak.
Managing the Craft Shop
In the 1980s, Mina took on an important role. She became the manager of the women's craft shop in Kuujjuarapik. This shop focused on making traditional crafts from the area. It helped keep old art forms alive.
Later Life and Exhibitions
In the mid-1980s, Mina moved to Umiujaq. This town was close to her birthplace. Her amazing artwork was shown in many places.
Her art was part of several important exhibitions, including:
- Group Show of Wallhangings at the Innuit Gallery of Eskimo Art.
- Things Made by Inuit at La Federation des Cooperatives du Nouveau-Quebec.
- Inuit Art: A Selection of Inuit Art from the Collection of the National Museum of Man, Ottawa, and the Rothmans Permanent Collection of Inuit Sculpture, Canada at the National Museum of Man, Ottawa.
Mina also shared her knowledge. She took part in workshops in big cities like Montreal and Toronto. She passed away in 2001 in Umiujaq.
