She returned to England with a cargo of jute, linseed, raw cowhides and rice. He was paid in the currency of the day, cowhides and tallow. Many Maasai in Tanzania wear simple sandals, which were until recently made from cowhides. A standardized shipload of leather (a last) consisted of 20 dicker of 10 cowhides. However, cowhides are extremely important for lassoes, ropes, snares and riggings related to elephant capture. In a typical week, it processes 4,000 cowhides and 1,000 horsehides into of leather. Marsh reportedly paid $300 in cowhides for the land. The tanner replies that he has heard nothing save that cowhides are in great demand. Cowhides are a product of the food industry from cattle.