Traditional Uses of Reindeer

Meat and organs such as tongue, kidneys, brain, heart and liver are used as food.
Tallow or fat is used in recipes such as Eskimo ice cream and was burned as a light source.
Hard antlers and bone are used to make utensils, tools and decorative objects.
Bone marrow is extracted and used as food.
Antler velvet is sold to Korean markets.
Back sinew is used to make thread.
Milk was used to make butter and cheese.
Hides are used for clothing, mukluks, blankets, mittens, tents, boat coverings, sleeping bags, house coverings and insulation.
Hair can be eaten! This practice has saved some groups from starvation.

Courtesy of Greg Finstad and .

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