Goggles
Item number A2.299 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number A2.299 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Curved goggles carved from two horizontal pieces of wood, laid one on top of the other and bound together at both ends with sinew; goggles are contoured to fit the face. A long, narrow eye slit runs horizontally through the centre of the goggles. A semicircular indentation is carved in the back to accommodate the bridge of the nose. A thin braided sinew cord is attached on each goggle side.
Used for the prevention of snow blindness.
According to the old Museum ledger, Ian M. Mackinnon presented Frank Burnett with this collection of Inuit objects. They were collected during his three years of residence in the Coppermine River area, probably 1921-24.
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Used for the prevention of snow blindness.
According to the old Museum ledger, Ian M. Mackinnon presented Frank Burnett with this collection of Inuit objects. They were collected during his three years of residence in the Coppermine River area, probably 1921-24.
Curved goggles carved from two horizontal pieces of wood, laid one on top of the other and bound together at both ends with sinew; goggles are contoured to fit the face. A long, narrow eye slit runs horizontally through the centre of the goggles. A semicircular indentation is carved in the back to accommodate the bridge of the nose. A thin braided sinew cord is attached on each goggle side.
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