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[[Leather]] plays an important role in the various cultural circles and epochs. Particularly in time-speeches, where the technology for alternatives had not advanced so far. A life in the polar region was not possible without leather. But every culture has its focus in leather.
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[[Leather]] has played an important role in the various cultural circles and epochs. Particularly during eras where suitable alternatives had yet to be developed. A life in the polar region was impossible without leather. But almost every culture has used, relied on and benefited from leather.
  
  
 
==The leather of the Eskimos==
 
==The leather of the Eskimos==
Because of the inhospitable climatic conditions in the polar region, survival without leather was impossible. Words like "kayak", "parka" or "anorak" come from this culture. In the extreme cold, leather was extracted from the available animals. Polar bears, whales, [[Sealskin leather|seals]], [[Sealskin leather|#Walrus leather|walrus]], sea otters, [[Reindeer leather|caribou]], muskhoches and [[fish leather|fish]]. In the country [[Sheepskin - Lambskin|sheeps]], [[Goatskin|goats]] and [[Deerskin|deers]] were added.
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Because of the inhospitable climatic conditions in the polar region, survival without leather was impossible. Words like "kayak", "parka" or "anorak" come from this culture. In the extreme cold, leather was extracted from local animals. Polar bears, whales, [[Sealskin leather|seals]], [[Sealskin leather#Walrus leather|walrus]], sea otters, [[Reindeer leather|caribou]], muskoches and [[fish leather|fish]]. In the inland areas [[Sheepskin - Lambskin|sheep]], [[Goatskin|goats]] and [[Deerskin|deer]] were added.
  
  
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''Eskimos even covered theirs [[Marine & Boat leather|boats]] with leather ([[Ledermuseum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p>
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''Eskimos even covered their [[Marine & Boat leather|boats]] with leather ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p>
 
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''Inuit in [[Sealskin leather|sealskin clothing]]. - Raincoats made of [[Sealskin leather|seal intestines skin]] ([[Ledermuseum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p>
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''Inuit in [[Sealskin leather|sealskin clothing]]. - Raincoats made of [[Sealskin leather|seal intestines skin]] ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p>
 
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''Reversed [[Sealskin leather|sealskin]] as buoy for the whalebone. - [[Leather clothing|Leather jacket]] the Eskimos from bird bellows ([[Ledermuseum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p>
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''Reversed [[Sealskin leather|sealskin]] as buoy for the whalebone. - [[Leather clothing|Leather jacket]] the Eskimos from bird bellows ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p>
 
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==The leather of the indigenous peoples of North America==
 
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For the indigenous peoples of North America, leather was a constant companion and a raw material for many applications.
==The leather of the Indians of North America==
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For the Indians of North America, leather was a constant companion and a raw material for many applications.
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''Model of an [[Leather tents & Tent walls|indian tent]] made of leather ([[Ledermuseum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''
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''Model of an [[Leather tents & Tent walls|indigenous peoples tent]] made of leather ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''
 
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''[[Leather clothing]] of the indian primitive peoples.''<br></p>
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''[[Leather clothing]] of indigenous peoples.''<br></p>
 
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Leather has played an important role in the various cultural circles and epochs. Particularly during eras where suitable alternatives had yet to be developed. A life in the polar region was impossible without leather. But almost every culture has used, relied on and benefited from leather.


The leather of the Eskimos

Because of the inhospitable climatic conditions in the polar region, survival without leather was impossible. Words like "kayak", "parka" or "anorak" come from this culture. In the extreme cold, leather was extracted from local animals. Polar bears, whales, seals, walrus, sea otters, caribou, muskoches and fish. In the inland areas sheep, goats and deer were added.


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Eskimos even covered their boats with leather (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).

 

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Inuit in sealskin clothing. - Raincoats made of seal intestines skin (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).

 

Seehundfell-gewendet---Schwimmer-für-Wahlharpune-01-Ledermuseum-Offenbach.jpg Federmantel-Federbalg-01.jpg

Reversed sealskin as buoy for the whalebone. - Leather jacket the Eskimos from bird bellows (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).

 

The leather of the indigenous peoples of North America

For the indigenous peoples of North America, leather was a constant companion and a raw material for many applications.


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Model of an indigenous peoples tent made of leather (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).


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Leather clothing of indigenous peoples.

 

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