E1033: Inuit- Eskimo Yoyo

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1033

Classification Category:

9:Recreational Artifacts ➞ Toy

Materials:

animal ➔ hide/skin ➔ leather
fabric ➔ cordage ➔ nylon string

Dimensions:

5 cm L
4.5 cm W
3 cm H

Use/Function:

"The Eskimo or Alaska yo-yo is a toy that resembles a bolo, a weapon used to hunt birds. These toys helped boys to develop skills like dexterity, speed, aim, coordination, strength and stamina. The object of this toy is to get the balls swinging in the opposite direction at the same time." EXH 2013.03 All The Small Things

Source Locality:

Juneau, Alaska, USA

Acquisition Date:

1975

Description:

Yoyo with two matching seal heads on the ends. Donated by Jane Kemp in 1970.

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