Collection: Fry

Item Number: Fry0205

Category: Crampons

Region: Arctic

Tribe: Eskimo

Period: 1900-1925

Materials: Wood, iron, seal hide lashings

Description: Crampons, made to be tied to the bottom of Eskimo boots, for aid in walking on smooth sea ice.

Dimensions: 4.5"

Provenance:

Ralph and Betty Miller, The Miller Museum, Homer, Alaska

Exhibitions:

Lure of the Arctic, Cincinnati Art Museum, October 2007 - January 2008

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