Collection: Fry

Item Number: Fry0159

Category: Whip

Region: Arctic

Tribe: Eskimo

Period: 1875-1900

Materials: Wood and heavy hide braiding

Description: These early Eskimo whips were made for managing sled dogs. One has an old tag on it that says ñdog whipî.

Dimensions: 9.5" (handles)

Provenance:

Paul Gray, Old Chatham, N.Y. (left)
Saline Michigan Antique Market (right)

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