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Surya Rutten

Interesting and quite heavy old Inuit Eskimo Snow Goggles from Greenland from beginning of approx. 1900 or older.
The material is antler (quite sure caribou antler).
Caribou antler goggles were often used in Greenland by the Inuit people as a form of early sunglasses to protect their eyes from the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the snow and ice.

Condition is good for its age.

Comes from my private Swiss family collection. 

Size: 14,5 x 4,5 cm.

Shows signs of age and heavy wear but solid!

Insured Swiss post



Early 19th century - Bone - Fair condition

Inuit Antler Snow Goggles - Inuit - Greenland

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