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1912.13.7

Digging tool consisting of a long cylindrical wooden handle and a crescent-shaped iron blade. The blade is hafted to the handle with a binding of plaited cane. [JC [OPS Move] 6/12/2016]

1912.13.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Digging tool consisting of a long cylindrical wooden handle and a crescent-shaped iron blade. The blade is hafted to the handle with a binding of plaited cane. [JC [OPS Move] 6/12/2016]
Cultural groups
Zulu
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Mary Elizabeth Wilkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Material Cane Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Width: max 128 mm, Depth: max 22 mm, Length: max 1495 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.13.7

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Food and Fuel Gathering, Tool, Digging Stick, Hoe, Agricultural Tool