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1923.36.7

Sickle, for cutting grass for camel-fodder. [AB [OPS Move] 9/12/2016]

1923.36.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sickle, for cutting grass for camel-fodder. [AB [OPS Move] 9/12/2016]
Long description
Sickle, for cutting grass for camel-fodder. Composed of a curved metal blade and pyroengraved wooden handle. The blade curves to a pointed tip, the inner cutting edge is serrated. The handle is cylindrical with two crosses and a zigzag design engraved. [AB [OPS Move] 9/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Niger
Africa > Western Africa > Niger
Aïr massif Auderas
Cultural groups
Tuareg Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 145 mm, Length: max 312 mm, Depth: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.36.7

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

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