Antique Native American Snowshoes Antique Ice Skates "He was the model of

"He was the model of the best of the whole community

5" overall boot length

Snow Skimmers

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Antique Native American Snowshoes Antique Ice Skates "He was the model ofAntique Native American (First Nation) Indian Snowshoes c. 1870 1920, 19th 20th century Wood, Babiche, Metal (nails) 45. 5"l x 13"w x 1"h Vintage Winter A great set of native American Indian Snowshoes. They feature blue, red and white pom poms. It is thought that the use of decorative pom poms originated for both spiritual and hunting tactics. The hunter would carefully dress the snowshoes with pom poms made from fur of the primarily hunted species.