Lothrop, S. K. (Samuel Kirkland), 1892-1965, Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation · New York : Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation · leaf 68
INDIANS OF TIERR.A DEL FUEGO 54 along the sides. A heavy thong of guanaco neck or seal-hide (fig. 8, b) was next passed over the toes and through the pairs of holes on either side, laced through successive side slits, and finally tied across the instep. The moccasins were worn fur-side out, and are… … Fig. 9.— Ona moccasins. Length of a, 10^ in. (U/2429, 2432) They were stuffed with grass, which made them warm even when wet. Mr. Weld and the writer wore them at times and found them most comfortable and serviceable, though they tended to stretch when wet. Their smell is all-pervading and…
Fuegians · Ona Indians · Yahgan Indians · Ona language · Yahgan language
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