Small Stone Age Deer Skin Pouch
A rawhide pouch made from the lower leg skin (hock) of a Sussex Fallow deer.
Part softened to a stiff, structural finish with the hair and 'dew claws' intact.
Finished with an antler, bone or leather fastener and embellished with hoof toggles, each item is a unique creation.
Great for storing all manner of things from small flint blades, beads and buttons, talismans, those favourite stones, shells and crystals, or even some spare change!
The skins come from the lower leg of my locally managed deer population. Since i stock my freezer with wild venison, and I cannot abide watse, this is a typical example of how i use the whole animal as our ancestors would have certainly done.
The skin is dried and partially softened, as such it is stable and should last you for many years. Try your best to keep it dry, but if it should get wet just dry it out at your first opportunity and it will be fine. Don't let this happen too many times though or the hair will drop and mildew may grow on the skin.
I will treat the skin with wood smoke in the traditional way, this will help keep the clothes moths away (plus it smells great).
WARNING: This is basically a dog chew, your hound will love to chew on this pouch so be careful where you leave it. You have been warned!