Sioux Indian Pemmican Pounder
$1,350.00
An elegant Sioux Indian Pemmican Pounder from the War Years (1860’s-1880’s) on the Northern Plains.
The rounded stone is wrapped in buffalo hide and stitched with sinew.
An ancient innovation for pounding buffalo meat into jerky, ready energy for a people making a last stand, and constantly on the move from American troops.
Excellent condition with minor loss at tip of handle. On a custom museum stand.
Ex. Los Angeles Collection.
8.25 in. x 3.5 in. x 3.25 / 21 cm. x 9 cm. x 8 cm.