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CAS 0005-0383A,B   CAS 0005-0383A,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; Thread
Description Pair of adult high-topped mukluks with single-piece sole crimped at toes and heel; Upper portion consists of triangular piece of smoked sealskin covering front part of foot and second piece forming heel and leg portion, all sewn up the front; Band of bleached sealskin around leg opening; Wide sealskin laces attached at front and back of soles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.0, Width = 10.3, Length = 25.4