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THE ROLE OF IVORY: TRAVELLING EQUIPMENT
THE ROLE OF IVORY | HOW THE INUIT HAVE USED IVORY

Dog Trace Buckle,
Trace, and Harness

Made of skin, ivory, sinew

As part of the dog trace and harness system,
an ivory trace buckle is fastened to the end of the dog trace. This buckle links onto a strap that extends forward from the two runners of the sledge.

From South Baffin Island
Dating to the early 20th century
Gift of Reverend A. L. Fleming
HC2223


HUNTING & FISHING EQUIPMENT
TRAVELLING EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING TOOLS
DOMESTIC TOOLS

Dog Trace Buckle, HC2223

Sledge Shoe or Slider, HC1872
Ice Cleats, HC2139 & HC2140 Dog Trace Buckle, HC2223      
 
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