2. Joe Kelly Interviews Larry Matfay
  3. Joe Kelly Interviews Larry Matfay

Joe Kelly Interviews Larry Matfay

Joe Kelly Interviews Larry Matfay

In this collection, Joe Kelly interviews Larry Matfay about ciqlluaq (sod house) construction.
Credit: 
Kodiak Area Native Association

This recording is from a KANA project. The interview is recorded in two audio files.

Digital Heritage Items

Larry Matfay Side B

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Community
Language Learning
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Summary
Speaking to Joe Kelly, Larry Matfay describes the kenirwik (kitchen), qawarwik (bedroom), windows, and sealskin hangings found in ciqlluaqs. He also describes how they were heated and how food was cooked. (In English)

Larry Matfay Side A

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Community
Language Learning
Category
Archival
Summary
Speaking to Joe Kelly, Larry Matfay describes how to construct a ciqlluaq (sod house), including details about the foundation, the use of grass and sod in building the walls, and the construction of a maqiwik (banya). (In English)