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CAS 0005-0397A,B   CAS 0005-0397A,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
Description Pair of child's high-topped mukluks with single piece sole creased at toes and heels; Boot and upper portions are made of triangular piece of de-haired sealskin covering front of foot and larger piece forming heel and extending above ankle, sew up the front; Leg opening bordered by bleached sealskin band but lacking typical drawstring; Bleached skin laces attached to sides of boots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 11.5, Width = 5.5, Length = 10.5