Catalog Number | CAS 0139-0003 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Sled | |
Culture | Native Alaskan | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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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 |