Lot 0168A

Alaska Native Inuit Caribou Hide & Sealskin Mukluks

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Alaska Native Inuit Caribou Hide & Sealskin Mukluks

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Description

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of mukluks handmade from sealskin, seal fur, and felt with beadwork. The skin of the bearded seal is very tough and was the popular choice for most Inuit shoes and designed to be watertight and warm. Mukluks are the traditional cold weather boots of Arctic people, and the characteristic crimping along the sole is made by chewing the edges! The word comes from the Yupik word "maklak" for bearded seal. With European influence, the techniques and materials were adapted to meet greater artistic standards. Size: 10" L x 4" W x 9" H (25.4 cm x 10.2 cm x 22.9 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: Private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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Condition

Losses to hairs and scuffs to hide soles. Rest of the piece is intact with minor discoloration to felt.

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Alaska Native Inuit Caribou Hide & Sealskin Mukluks

Name: Alaska Native Inuit Caribou Hide & Sealskin Mukluks
SKU: 174274450
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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