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Native American Spile


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Native American Spile. This creates a channel for the sap to flow through. Early native american methods of sap collection involved cutting a v shape into the bark of the maple tree and placing a wedge at the bottom of the cut.

Native American Indian Artifact Michigan Authentic Awl Metal 2 1/2
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A spile (sometimes called a cask peg) is a wooden or metal peg used to control the flow of air into, and carbon dioxide out of, a cask of ale or wine. Insert a metal or plastic spout (spile) into the drilled hole. Native americans are credited with the early use of wooden spiles, later adopted and refined by european settlers.

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Native American Indian Artifact Michigan Authentic Awl Metal 2 1/2

Native americans were the first to discover how to make maple syrup from sugar maple sap. Today, states like vermont are famously associated with maple products, yet the rich indigenous history of these practices is often overlooked. Historically, native americans used wooden spouts, but metal taps introduced by european settlers have improved the process. Insert a metal or plastic spout (spile) into the drilled hole.

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