Included in this lot are North American Indigenous Mukluk Boots, circa mid to late century. The mukluks features a wonderfully and professionally crafted leather construction displaying tanned deer hide. The first pair, circa 1940s, features laced fur uppers and reinforced deer hide soles. Insteps have trade seed bead designs. The second pair, circa late century, are knee-high mukluks with top fringe, sinew stitching and foam sole inserts. Alaskan and First Nations mukluks are traditional, handcrafted boots designed for extreme warmth and durability in cold climates. Originally created by the Inuit, these "winter boots" (the word mukluk means "winter boot" in Indigenous languages) were traditionally made from sealskin, caribou, or moose hide. The first pair are in preserved condition, display wear to the soles, patina noted on trade beads, fur is very soft. Second pair is in good preserved condition, displaying wear consistent with normal use and age. Respective measurements are 9.5"L x 12.5"H x 3"W, and, 9.5"L x 16"H x 3"W. Combined weight is 2lb, 8oz.