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CAS 0005-0029A,B   CAS 0005-0029A,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 early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Seal skin; Sinew
Description Pair of infant's high-topped mukluks with single piece sole creased on toes and heels; Boot and upper portions of mukluks made from triangular piece of de-haired sealskin covering front of foot and larger piece forming heel and extending above ankle and sewn up the front; Leg opening is framed by band of bleached sealskin and fitted with sinew drawstring; Bleached laces attached to sides of sole.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Width = 4.0, Length = 8.0