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1933.78.2

Elephant goad, dark wooden handle with brass hook and spike. [MJD 21/11/2012]

1933.78.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Elephant goad, dark wooden handle with brass hook and spike. [MJD 21/11/2012]
Long description
Elephant goad, dark wooden handle with brass hook and spike. The nails securing the head to the handle are decorated with six flower shaped plates of brass. [MJD 21/11/2012]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Varanasi
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1933
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Lead Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Nailed
Dimensions
Length: max 483 mm, Width: max 90 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1933.78.2

Search terms: Punishment and Torture, Animal Gear, Punishment Device

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