The crafting of thistea potwith cups is based on European models. The zigzag lines are partially cut out of red-painted leather and sewn on as décor. The inside is decorated with colorful sewing threads. Theteaset was for representation purposes and not for daily use.
Details
Title:Tea Pot and Cups
Creator:unknown
Date:around 1900
From the Inuit people:Canada
Provenance:Linden-Museum
Type:Tea Set Made of Sealskin
Rights:Linden-Museum, Foto: Anatol Dreyer
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