kamik

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Object Type
Museum number: Am1991,18.1.a-b
Description: Pair of waterproof boots (kamiks) of harp seal skin, with cotton top and wool drawstrings. The sole is crimped at toes and heel.
Producer name: Made by: Mrs Wendy Pottle; Made by: Derek Pottle (The boots were made from seal skin prepared by Derek.)
Production ethnic group
Production date: 1980s (?)
Production place: Made in: Rigolet (?)
Excavator/field collector
Materials: harp seal skin; cotton; wool
Technique: sewn; dehaired; crimped
Dimensions: Height: 38 centimetres; Length: 29 centimetres (at sole)
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1991
Acquisition notes: Part of a small collection of material culture made by Jonathan C H King in Newfoundland and Labrador 5.-17.10.1991.
Department: Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number: Am1991,18.1.a-b

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