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Catalog Number CAS 0139-0003   CAS 0139-0003; Sled
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sled
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Baleen; Seal skin; Metal: Copper nails
Description Child’s sled or toboggan constructed from three baleen plates that are laid side by side and lashed together by means of baleen crossbars, seal skin (?) strips, and copper nails; Baleen plates have been steamed and bent upwards at the front of the sled; Length of seal skin “rope” is tied along both edges of sled.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 26.5, Length = ca. 141.0