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1931.87.121

Rake, made from bamboo. [AB [OPS Move] 10/1/2017]

1931.87.121

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rake, made from bamboo. [AB [OPS Move] 10/1/2017]
Long description
Rake, made from bamboo. The blade is made from a length of bamboo bent into a triangular shape and socketed into a bamboo handle. The handle is straight, it is stained black at the blade-end of the handle, at the opening there is a band of bound cane. [AB [OPS Move] 10/1/2017]
Cultural groups
Garo
Person
Field collector George David Walker
PRM source George David Walker
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Bent, Process Stained, Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 26 mm, Width: max 89 mm, Length: max 1210 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.87.121 Other numbers: 34

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Food and Drink, Tool, Rake, Agricultural Tool, Food Accessory

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