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Snowshoeing (2006.29.1ab)
Donor: Perry Clayton
Year of production: 1970 or 1971
Producers: Joe Henry and Annie Henry
Description: This pair of snowshoes is Gwich'in style, with three stringers and a very fine weave.
It was handcrafted by Joe Henry in 1970 or 1971 at his and Annie's camp near Ogilvie Crossing on the Dempster Highway in Yukon Territory.
The materials used are birch, home-tanned caribou babish (leather thong), and moose leather, the birch stained a rust-red color, probably with ochre.
In the words of the donor, "Joe gave me these snowshoes as a gift for helping him and Annie apply for their old-age pensions, and as a thank you for helping them receive a substantial pension, including past due contributions."
"He barely used any tools other than a pocket knife, and all of his materials were natural and sourced from around their camp."
Ke łing ts'ik is a Hän word referring to the thin babish netting that fills the toe and rear of a snowshoe.
Shë '(y)a näkätiłing refers to the netting on which the feet rest (Language session with Percy Henry, March 19, 2010).
Provenance: These snowshoes were made in 1970 or 1971 as a thank you gift to a donor, were worn only once, and have since been displayed on the wall of the donor's home in southern British Columbia.
FEATURES : Traditional 7-ply construction – a long-standing standard for a reason. Durable, strong and with great pop.
Specifications : Size: 8.25 inches, Width: 8.25 inches, Length: 31.9 inches, Wheelbase: 14.25 inches, Nose Length: 7.0 inches, Tail Length: 6.6 inches
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