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Ice Creepers

Culture: North American Indian, Alaska

Medium: ivory, hide (repair)

Dimensions:

Overall (each): 1/2 x 7/8 x 4 in. (1.3 x 2.2 x 10.2 cm)

Credit Line:Museum Purchase

Object number: 1927.2349.2

These ivory spiked bars were attached to skin boots to prevent slipping on ice. Cleats of this type were invented at least 2,000 years ago.

In Collection(s)

North American Indian

Terms

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