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1982.23.4

Sickle holder. Made from wood with a metal chain. The holder is cylindrical with a rectangular perforation through the side. The circular top of the wood has a carved floral design. Each side has a length of chain attached with a metal loop. [AB [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]

1982.23.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sickle holder. Made from wood with a metal chain. The holder is cylindrical with a rectangular perforation through the side. The circular top of the wood has a carved floral design. Each side has a length of chain attached with a metal loop. [AB [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Nepal
Asia > Southern Asia > Nepal
Cultural groups
Tamang
Person
Field collector Mary Marlow
Field collector Oxford University Expedition
PRM source Mary Marlow
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1982
Date collected
31 July 1982
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1982
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Carved, Process Bent, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 775 mm, Width: max 92 mm, Depth: max 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1982.23.4

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Sickle, Agricultural Tool, Sheath

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