Hoe, iron-bladed loop-hoe, with X-shaped handle of wood, bound with cane at the cross section. [AB [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Hoe, iron-bladed loop-hoe, with X-shaped handle of wood, bound with cane at the cross section. [AB [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Long description: Hoe, iron-bladed loop-hoe, with X-shaped handle of wood, bound with cane at the cross section. The blade is bound to the handle with cane, there is a supporting bar of cane between the two tips of the handle. There is string tied to the blade, probably for suspension. [AB [OPS Move] 13/12/2016]
Geographical reference: India
Asia > Southern Asia > India; Nagaland
Cultural groups: Lotha Naga
Person: Field collector Henry Balfour; PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1922
Date collected: 26 November 1922
Acquisition information: Donated: 1928
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Bound, Process Bent
Dimensions: Depth: max 29 mm, Length: max 255 mm, Width: max 86 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1928.35.6