silverjar (seal)

North

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

an adolescent ring seal.

Quotations

1956

The adolescent ringed seal, from one to four months old, called silverjar, is preferred because its hide brings three dollars at the trading post.

2n.

the silvery pelt of this seal.

1956

The legs of the boots were of silverjar with the fur outside--the dressy boots of the Eskimo women.

1957

Silver-Jar Seal skins (young in May, June and July) bring $3.50 locally.