sleigh model (land transport: animal powered)

Model of reindeer with very full set of antlers, trappings and sleigh. Christian cross incised in back of sleigh. Mounted on a board probably at the Museum. On the back interior panel the inscription 'pulkke' is the Norwegian word for a boat-shaped sledge. This type was used in various parts of Samiland.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
32.53
Date
mid 19th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 340 mm x 306 mm x 640 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; string; textile; leather; polystyrene; paint
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
World Gallery > Perspectives > Museums perspective - back wall
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