Pair Of Snow Glasses Called Igauget, Iñupiat Or Yupik Culture, Alaska

Name: Pair Of Snow Glasses Called Igauget, Iñupiat Or Yupik Culture, Alaska
SKU: 1660023
Price: 800 EUR
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"Pair Of Snow Glasses Called Igauget, Iñupiat Or Yupik Culture, Alaska "

Pair of SNOW GLASSES called Igauget
Iñupiat or Yupik culture, Alaska
First half of the 20th century
Wood
H: 5.5; L: 18 cm

Pair of wooden snow goggles carved from a single piece of wood to fit the shape of the face, with a short visor above two horizontal slits for vision and double holes on the sides to attach a carrying strap.

These glasses, characteristic of the Far North, were used to reduce the intensity of the sun's rays and protect the retina from glare and reflections on snow and ice.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

LP.30

Price: 800 €