Martha Biilmann Explained

Birth Date:1921
Death Place:Maniitsoq
Nationality:Greenlandic
Occupation:Furrier and educator

Martha Biilmann (1921-2008) was a Greenlandic furrier known for her expertise in animal skins and their care. She worked as a consultant for the government of Greenland and a teacher in several institutions.[1] Throughout her career, she promoted awareness and education about traditional methods of working with sealskin.[2] In 1990, Biilmann published Amminik Suleriaaseq, a guide to sealskin.

In recognition of her work, Biilmann was awarded the Danish Medal of Merit and Greenlandic Nersornaat.[3] She also received the Greenlandic Culture Prize in 1988.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Martha Biilmann død . 15 January 2021 . Sermitsiaq.AG . March 16, 2008 . da.
  2. Web site: Møller . Rasmus . Martha Biilmann (1921 - 2008) . Dansk kvindebiografisk leksikon . KVINFO . 15 January 2021 . da . 2003.
  3. Web site: Sommer . Karsten . Martha Biilmann død, 87 år . KNR . 15 January 2021 . da . March 14, 2008.
  4. Web site: Kulturpris - Naalakkersuisut . Naalakkersuisut - Government of Greenland . 15 January 2021 . da.