Dolls of the World

Inuit Barbie

DISCLAIMER: This product uses the term Eskimo, a term that is a slur against the Inuit. Dollect does not condone the use of this word. Dollect and its staff oppose racism toward any and all individuals.

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Eskimo Barbie

(Back of the Box)

We live in the beautiful, cold lands of the Arctic, which includes Alaska, northern Canada, Siberia and Greenland. It’s so cold temperatures sometimes drop to 60 degrees below zero. Ice floats on the sea. Trees can’t grow. And we have to dress in warm furs and boots. The Arctic is called the land of the midnight sun because during part of the summer, the sun is always shining, even at night. In winter, Eskimos fish through the ice. In summer, Eskimos hunt on the sea in a kayak, a one-man boat. Snow houses called igloos are built when Eskimos go hunting, but we live in wooden houses. Eskimos live in small groups and believe in sharing. Only the most personal property is considered private. We like to sing and dance. Each dance tells a story, just as Hawaiian hulas do, through hand motions. The only musical instrument used is a drum shaped like a giant ping pong paddle. Dogsleds take us anywhere we want to go. The dogs have wolf-like faces, and thick fur coats. We have our own language with very complicated grammar. Would you like to know a few words?

Kringmerk: Dog, Nanuk: Polar bear, Mukluks: Boots, Chimo: Hello! I’m friendly. Are you friendly?, Ananak: Mother, Iglu: House, Kayak: One-man boat, Nugeuksuk: Girl

Company	Mattel
Brand	Barbie
Type	Collector
Label	None
Line	Dolls of the World
Series	Main Series
Edition	First Edition
Release Date	1981
Character	None
Face Sculpt	1980 Kira
Body Sculpt	1981 TNT
Hair Type	Kanekalon
Height	11.5″ (29 cm)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown
Mattel SKU	3898