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Bone Hammer

Unknown

Likely Northern Plains, Lakota

circa 1870s

Rawhide, stone

1983.32.15

On View

Hunting & War

Gift of Forrest Bratley

Bone hammers are heavy and are used to crush the bones of large animals so that the marrow can be extracted. Marrow is an excellent source of adiponectin which lowers the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It has a sweet taste and is often added to soups and broths.

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