Inuit Rawhide Line

Inuit rawhide line made from scrolling a full walrus hide. Lasso loop at end. Due to the oil in the hide, the line did not freeze or ice up. Not made any longer. 30 foot. A line made from scrolling walrus hides refers to a historical method of treating strong continuous ship rope or cordage. Walrus skins were used by people like the Vikings and Alaska Natives for various purposes because of their thickness and durability. To create a long, continuous line, the animal would be skinned in a single, continuous spiral, starting from the tail. This "scrolling" technique resulted in a long strip of tough hide that could be used as a heavy-duty rope, particularly for use on ships, as it was strong and resistant to water damage. Walrus hide could reach a thickness of .79" to 1.6", making it very strong.