**Originally Listed At $500**

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)

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

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