Ski

2003-43-314B

From: Siberia | Amur River

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2003-43-314B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Siberia | Amur River
Culture Area Siberia
Section American
Materials Wood | Vegetable Fiber | Leather
Technique Carved
Description

Thin ski with an upturned point at the front. Rectangular and flat at the back. Reused wood, as indicated by a stamp just above the foot hole. Two incised lines on either side, create a longitudinal design. Ridged foothold with leather straps and metal buckle. Front of foothold is secured with metal fastner, rear and sides are nailed in place.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum (also known as the Philadelphia Civic Center Museum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
Other Number 1995.x.15953 a-b - Other Number | 144 - Other Number

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