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CAS 0005-0398A,B   CAS 0005-0398A,B; Mukluks
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Mukluks
Culture North Alaskan Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Northwest Alaska
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Seal skin; Sinew; Cotton string
Description Pair of adult high-topped mukluks with one piece soles creased around toes and heels; Upper portion of boot made of triangular piece of sealskin (with hair removed) covering front part of foot and larger piece comprising the legging, sewn up the front; Band of bleached sealskin with cotton string drawstring frames leg opening; Two small loops on either side of sole for attaching lacings.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.5, Width = 11.0, Length = 27.5