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CAS 0005-0400A,B   CAS 0005-0400A,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; Wool yarn
Description Pair of infant's high-topped mukluks with single-piece sole (hair removed and hair side out) gathered at toes and heel and sewn to uppers; Uppers consists of triangular piece of sealskin covering the foot area and larger piece forming ankle and heel area; V-shaped cut in front of uppers is laced with white wool yarn like pair of western-style shoes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 3.0, Length = 7.3