Natural, unbleached Elk Rawhide is strong and durable, with a clean, even surface, perfect for drum making, rattles, and traditional crafts. Since it’s untreated, it retains its natural color and strength. Each hide is unique, with natural scars and irregular edges that add to its character.
Rawhide is untreated and hasn’t gone through tanning. Instead, it’s cleaned, de-haired, stretched, and dried, making it natural, stiff, and tough. It is then meant to be soaked and stretched over drum frames or other structures.
Please Note: This product is not recommended for pet chews.
Price: $449 each
Weight: 6-9 oz
Feel: Stiff and resistant to bending
Finish: Natural, untreated with a matte, raw appearance
Temper: Firm
Tannage: Untanned
Origin: Canada
Animal: Elk
Cut: Full hide
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
Uses/Applications: Drum making, rattles, parfleche, traditional musical instruments, crafting traditional tools and containers, school and cultural programs, moccasin soles, bowstrings, rawhide lacing
Availability: Standard and reorderable
Size: 15-25 sq.ft.
NOTE: WILD GAME HIDES
Wild game hides may have natural markings like scratches, scars, and bullet holes — these are normal and part of the hide's character.
Due to U.S. Fish & Wildlife regulations, wild game hides can only be shipped within Canada.
