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FOOD HEAT LAMP [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Lamps
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- qulliq
1, record 1, English, qulliq
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- kudlik 2, record 1, English, kudlik
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The qulliq is the traditional oil lamp used by the people of the Arctic. The qulliq is made of stone and uses the oil from blubber of seals or whales for fuel while arctic cotton was used as a wick. It provides warmth and heat to dry one's belongings, light and a source to cook... food. 3, record 1, English, - qulliq
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Lampes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- qulliq
1, record 1, French, qulliq
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- kudlik 2, record 1, French, kudlik
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le qulliq est une lampe fabriquée à partir de pierre de savon. Le récipient contient l'huile de phoque ou l'huile végétale qui sert à imbiber la mousse pour [lui] permettre de brûler délicatement. Un outil important pour les femmes inuit, qui à présent reste surtout symbolique. 3, record 1, French, - qulliq
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- food heat lamp
1, record 2, English, food%20heat%20lamp
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
food heat lamp : an item in the "Food Processing and Preparation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - food%20heat%20lamp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lampe de réchaud
1, record 2, French, lampe%20de%20r%C3%A9chaud
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lampe de réchaud : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transformation et de préparation des aliments» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - lampe%20de%20r%C3%A9chaud
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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