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Object Information

 
Object ID: 2005-01/PNW2
Object Type: Eskimo Yo Yo
Material: Fur, beads, wood, string
Artist: Henry, Susan
Culture: Yupik/Napakiak, AK
Dimensions: 20" L
Description: 2 stuffed fur disks, w beads, string and wooden holding disk
Published References:  
Date Purchased: 7/2001
Purchase Location: Anchorage, AK
Comments: This cylindrical shaped yoyo is made with seal fur. The point of the Eskimo yoyo is to try and get both ends spinning in opposite directions at the same time.