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I believe this is a very early Tarahuma Indian pot. Rawhide (skin that was not preserved by tanning) was very strong and tough. Indians used it on their cooking utensils (kettles/pots/bowls). The rawhide strap protects and acts as a shock absorber. | stardanceg

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I believe this is a very early Tarahuma Indian pot. Rawhide (skin that was not preserved by tanning) was very strong and tough. Indians used it on their cooking utensils (kettles/pots/bowls). The rawhide strap protects and acts as a shock absorber.

Native? What is this, and what is the purpose of the rawhide? - Native Americanin Native American