Primitive Swamp Snow Skis Modern Organic Wood Art leather and rubber bindings

leather and rubber bindings

35 1/4” x 9 3/4”

The label on the back of this chair is in fair condition and half of it can still be read

A wonderful example of Western Flyer Skis with perfect logos seen here

Primitive Swamp Snow Skis Modern Organic Wood Art leather and rubber bindingsAntique Wooden Skis Cross Country and Transport Style Late 1800s 19th Century 117" long x 5 7 8" wide x 10" rise Vintage Winter Found in MN in 1978, these skis were part of our friends collection for 20 years and labeled "Swamp Skis". The story goes that the wetlands would snow over and "freeze" early in the season, but there was a chance you could still break through the ice so these skis were homemade to support the weight of the traveller even if