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ARTIFACT COLLECTION

Metik the Eskimo Figurine

Figurine
M2008.016.001

Plaster figurine attached to wooden base. Face painted tan with painted on eyes, hair, and mouth. Wears fur coat and red scarf. Feet are painted red. Feet, hands, head, and coat have faux snow attached in various places.

This Metik the Eskimo Figurine was used as a display piece for Schuster’s Department store display windows. Metik was Santa’s reindeer caretaker during the Schuster’s Christmas parades and appeared in the popular radio program as well as various advertising.