Snowshoes
Item number 3558/11 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Pair of snowshoes (parts a-b) made of wooden frames with two curved crossbars. Babiche latticework between the frame and crossbars; latticework reinforced with plastic ties along frame. Shoes are rounded before tapering at the ends; shoes are flat. The frame consists of one piece of wood that has been bent into shape; ends are secured with nails below the front crossbar. Middle section of latticework is woven wider than front and back sections. Oval-shaped gaps in weave, underneath front crossbar, for feet; skin ties secured to sides of gaps. Decorative tufts of light blue, orange and dark purple wool are attached along the outer edges of frames, on front and back ends. Grooves cut into frame above wool decoration. The longer snowshoe (part b) has a knotted cord tied around the frame above the front crossbar, along the left side.
Item History
- Made in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Owned by Thomas R. Berger before 2021
- Owned by Beverley Berger before April 13, 2022
- Received from Beverley Berger (Donor) on April 13, 2022
What
- Name
- Snowshoes
- Identification Number
- 3558/11 a-b
- Type of Item
- snowshoe
- Material
- plastic, fibre, skin, rawhide skin, wood, wool fibre and dye
- Part A
- height 3.5 cm, width 57.5 cm, depth 97.9 cm
- Part B
- height 3.5 cm, width 58.3 cm, depth 96.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Territories, Canada
Who
- Culture
- Gwich'in ?
- Previous Owner
- Thomas R. Berger and Beverley Berger
- Received from
- Beverley Berger (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before 2021 and before April 13, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on April 13, 2022
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3558/0011 a-b
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