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ULU [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
- Eating Utensils and Cutlery
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ulu
1, record 1, English, ulu
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ... knife consisting of a semicircular or crescent-shaped blade and a handle centred behind the non-cutting edge, traditionally used by women. 2, record 1, English, - ulu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ulu is a cutting tool specific to the material culture of the Inuit ... the ulu also holds cultural significance, especially to women, who have historically used the tool to cut meat for food, and skins for clothing. Today, some Inuit still use ulus for food preparation; others recognize the ulu for its traditional value. 3, record 1, English, - ulu
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
- Couverts et coutellerie
- Arts et culture autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ulu
1, record 1, French, ulu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couperet d'ardoise polie 2, record 1, French, couperet%20d%27ardoise%20polie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couteau muni d’une lame en forme de croissant utilisé traditionnellement par les femmes inuites pour la réalisation de diverses tâches. 3, record 1, French, - ulu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ulu est un couteau en forme de demi-lune utilisé uniquement par les femmes inuites. Elles s’en servent pour tout, que ce soit pour enlever et nettoyer la peau des animaux, couper les cheveux des enfants, couper la nourriture et même tailler les blocs de glace. 4, record 1, French, - ulu
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
- ulu
1, record 2, English, ulu
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ulu: an item in the "Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for Materials" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - ulu
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ulu
1, record 2, French, ulu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ulu : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement polyvalents pour le traitement des matières» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - ulu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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