Western Subarctic Antique Trapper Snowshoe Vintage Ski Candle Using wood as a medium

Using wood as a medium allows flexibility to create dimensional pieces varying in size

Just like the version Chevy Chase used in Christmas Vacation

The hunter would carefully dress the snowshoes with pom poms made from fur of the primarily hunted species

This Skifer is made by Nash and is painted red with yellow graphics

Mary Williams with recent project

Western Subarctic Antique Trapper Snowshoe Vintage Ski Candle Using wood as a mediumWestern Subarctic Vintage Trapper Snowshoe Alaskan Trapper Miner Snowshoe 1880's 1910 Wood, babiche 24 7 16"l x 14 9 16"w x 1 4 16"h Vintage Winter A unique oval shaped single snowshoe. Possibly crafted from necessity survival this snowshoe is missing its partner. Thick raw hide lacing fixed in an outer wrap design suggesting use in fresh winter snow. A beautiful addition to your home decor!