Description: Magnificent pair of Antique c.1850-1900 Penobscot Native American, Eastern Algonquin Nations (Maine) Wood & Hide Handmade Snow Shoes. Estate piece acquired in the 70's in New Hampshire. Prized snowshoes hand constructed and intricately woven by a Penosbscot craftsman from hide, gut (sinew) and red thread on wood. Noted that Wabanaki snowshoes were about three times as long as they were wide, with tails of five or more inches. Maine was the center of snowshoe production from the 1850s to the 1940s and Wabanaki snowshoes were renowned for their superb craftsmanship and durability. Measures approx. 37 1/2" L. 12" W and 8" tail. Condition: Good. Some wear commensurate with age and use of item including marks, scratches, discoloration, etc. SEE/ZOOM ALL PHOTOS FOR EXACT CONDITION OF ITEMS. SORRY, NO RETURNS. HANDLING FEE COVERS PACKAGING AND ADDITIONAL INSURANCE.
Price: 299 USD
Location: Rancho Santa Fe, California
End Time: 2025-01-01T19:27:04.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Penobscot
Type: Antique Snoe Shoes
Strap Type: Hide
Size: 37 1/2" x 12"
Color: Brown
Style: Winter Travel
Material: Wood
Item Length: 37 1/2 inches
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 3 pounds each
