Antique Snowshoes - Native American antique wood ice skates This was an upgrade from

This was an upgrade from the previous versions of a flat ski - to help with the chatter - or vibration - from skiing at high speeds

This allowed a wholesale division to be born supplying eager sporting goods dealers scattered throughout the country

Note: on the "left" snowshoe in the photo - the lacing has a recently added support to hold the shape of the rawhide

1930's - 40's 20th century

Perhaps you just appreciate the artistry

Antique Snowshoes - Native American antique wood ice skates This was an upgrade fromAntique Native American Snowshoes Circa 1890 1910 30"l x 10"w x 1"h These snowshoes were likely used by a child or lighter weight adult as they are so small. The Native American handiwork and quality craftsmanship shows in the fine weaving of the lacing on these antique snowshoes. The toe hole is double re enforced a classic Native American craft technique. The wood has not been refinished on these snowshoes so you get the nice "driftwood" "non