Eskimo Mukluks Hide Boots

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Mid 20th Century 12" H x 11.5" L x 5" W Hand Crafted and Made from Hide, Fur and Cloth with Glass Seed Beads Geometric Design on Each Foot In Very Good Condition Eskimo Mukluks Hid e Boots (often simply called mukluks) are traditional soft boots originating from Indigenous Arctic peoples, including the Inuit (historically referred to as Eskimo in some contexts), Iñupiat, and Yup'ik. The term "mukluk" derives from the Yupik word for bearded seal, a key material in their construction. These boots are crafted primarily from animal hide and fur for exceptional warmth, flexibility, and breathability in extreme cold. Show more