These belonged to Bertha Andersen (1872-1950) which she had sewn around the bottom edge of her silipak (coat). They would rustle as she walked. They are about one inch in length and are probably made of walrus tusk.
courtesy Mary Andersen Sr.
This belonged to Torsten Kverna Andersen (1834-1904) and later to his son Wilson (1882-1943).
courtesy Mary E. Andersen
One of 10 pieces of brass instruments brought to Makkovik from Okak. Up until the 1970's, Makkovik's church had always had a brass band.
courtesy Jim Andersen Sr.
This wooden doll was found in a crack in a rock at Long Tickle (south of Makkovik). It is well over 100 years old.
courtesy Tony Andersen
This is a knife used in the cleaning of sealskins. This one belonged to Mary Ann (Mitchell) Andersen (1896-1957).
courtesy Linie Jacque
This belonged to Maude Groves. It is over 100 years old.
courtesy Hubert Groves
This is over 100 years old. It was brought over from Europe by a missionary family. When Rev. and Mrs. Lenz left in 1932, they gave it to Harriet Andersen. Mary Andersen used it with all of her 9 children and it was passed around to others in the community if they needed it. At one time the carriage had a hood.
courtesy Mary Andersen Sr.
The wooden head of a doll (circa 1917) that belonged to Andrea Grieve (nee Andersen). The body of the doll, which was made out of cloth, was destroyed by moths.
courtesy Mary Andersen Sr.
This belonged to Bertha Andersen (1872-1950). A large collection of European and North American scenes, as well as small glimpses into everyday life at that time.
courtesy Mary E. Andersen
Magazine (Vi Menn, April 1968, pp.26-27) containing a letter written October 3, 1901, by Torsten Andersen to family back home in Norway.
courtesy Curtis McNeill
