Sioux Pemmican Pounder
#159021
A pemmican pounder, Northern Plains, American Indian. Heavy, rounded stone stitched in buffalo hide and sinew sewn, attached to a wooden handle, also covered with buffalo hide. This pounder was used for pounding buffalo and other meat into jerky, an important source of protein for a people constantly on the move. Circa War Years, 1860-1880. Very rare to find a complete example. Ex- Ohio collection.
Length: 21 cm / 8.25 in
Width: 9 cm / 3.5 in
Depth: 8 cm / 3.25 in
$1,680
Sale Price: $1,000
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