Indigenous North American Snowshoes – Antique

Description

Native American Indian Snowshoes
c. 1920-1940, 20th century
Wood, Babiche, Metal (nails)
48″l x 14″w x 2″h
© Vintage Winter

A great set of Native American Indian Snowshoes – with almost square toes. The fine weaving on the babiche was likely done with animal hide; possibly caribou.  Native American Indian snowshoes like these are difficult to find – as they are in excellent condition – no breaks in the babiche. They have leather bindings with nice straps.   These would be an excellent pair as part of a collage. 

Native American woman weaving snowshoes

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