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Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Inuit Mukluks or Boots

$995per set
£748.16per set
€868.79per set
CA$1,389.50per set
A$1,541.05per set
CHF 809.29per set
MX$18,925.25per set
NOK 10,244.80per set
SEK 9,660.98per set
DKK 6,482.17per set
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About the Item

This pair of vintage Inuit mukluks are presumed to have been made in Canada in circa 1950 in the Indigenous American Folk Art style. The upper portions are made with fur and the bottom or 'boot' is composed of leather. There are wool ties done in red and a steel blue held by a deep blue felt upper border. Please note that there is age damage to the fur and leather as presented in the photos.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Considerable deterioration noted to the upper fur on both mukluks as presented in the photos and the leather 'boot' components are stiff and also show age.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355220476852

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