Antique Pair of Native American Indian Pom Pom Snowshoes. Ski Lodge.
SKU: APPS3351
This attractive pair of antique Native American Indian snowshoes which are made of wood and rawhide date from c1900 and have red pom poms along the edges of each.
Description
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This attractive pair of antique Native American Indian snowshoes which are made of wood and rawhide date from c1900 and have red pom poms along the edges of each.
The red pom poms were placed along the edges for hunting and spiritual reasons. The colour of the pom poms referred to different tribes or regions and red pom poms were often associated with Cree Indians.
A very nice pair of antique snowshoes that would make a wonderful decorative item for a ski lodge or winter chalet.
Materials: Wood. Rawhide.
Date: c1900.
Dimensions: Length: 93 cm (36 1/2 inches). Width: 28 cm (11 inches).
Total weight: 860 g.
Condition: Good antique decorative condition with lots of signs of use in keeping with age. Some broken rawhide. No straps. Please see pictures.
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SKU: APPS3351
