Inuit Wool & Fur Embroidered First Nations Mermaids Scene Jacket Coat Parka

James Bay style authentic hand-crafted and handwoven by Inuvik Canadian Inuit native to the Arctic. 100% wool and fur trim coat with signs of wear. Very warm. Zip works. No shrinking. No smell. Vintage from 1970s, Eskimos tag, Made in Canada Details of embroidered cream and red mermaids and fishing accents stand out on the deep sea of blue navy wool and fur lined hood. First Nations mermaid folklore includes diverse water spirits such as the Anishinaabe Nibiinaabe, who resemble human torsos with fish tails, and the Potawatomi merman, said to be a drowned villager. These figures often serve important roles in storytelling, sometimes as tribe symbols. Piece of history and memorabilia, collectible!