Large, semilunar (crescent-shaped) knives used both historically and in ancient times by peoples of the Arctic are called __________________.

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Large, semilunar knives used by Arctic peoples are called ulus. Steatites are soft rocks often used in carving, umiaks are traditional boats used by Inuit and Yupik peoples, and labrets are a form of body adornment originating from indigenous groups in North and South America, Africa, and Polynesia.

Large, Semilunar (Crescent-Shaped) Knives Used Both Historically and in Ancient