Antique Native American Snowshoes with pom poms Vintage Ski Candle Because Dartmouth was a mecca

Because Dartmouth was a mecca for winter sports

Very decorative for a billiard or rec room

The strings and racquet are both in good condition

and the company started in Finland in 1916

The toe hole is double re-enforced - a classic Native American craft technique

Antique Native American Snowshoes with pom poms Vintage Ski Candle Because Dartmouth was a mecca1920s or Earlier 41"w x 12"l x 1"h Wood, Babiche Vintage Winter Antique Native American snowshoes are difficult to find with the fine weaving intact. One tail has broken off of these likely from skimming down the hill on the tails, just like this picture from the Canadian archives. These have original red pom poms on the side indicating the makers tribe, and also used to hold "scent" masking the hunters own presence in the woods. Old leather bindings,