Issisuutarin
Issisuutarin is a term of Inuit origin that refers to a type of traditional snowshoe. These snowshoes were essential for travel across the Arctic's deep snow, allowing individuals to distribute their weight and move efficiently. The construction of issisuutarin varied regionally among different Inuit communities, often reflecting the specific snow conditions and available materials.
Typically, issisuutarin were made from wood, bone, or antler for the frame, with a webbing of sinew