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1954.5.85

Hoe blade. [AB [OPS Move] 19/12/2016]

1954.5.85

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hoe blade. [AB [OPS Move] 19/12/2016]
Long description
Hoe blade. Roughly circular open socketed iron hoe blade with bevelled edge, used for sowing. Below the socket there is a straight raised band with notches along the edge. [AB [OPS Move] 19/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Darfur El Fasher
Cultural groups
Fur
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1934 - 1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1954
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 162 mm, Length: max 205 mm, Depth: max 69 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1954.5.85 Other numbers: 37D.81

Search terms: Tool, Agriculture and Horticulture, Hoe, Agricultural Tool