Hook

82-7-148

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Bun Mi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Kho | ขอ | Ta Kho Hoi Khong | ตะขอห้อยของ
Object Number 82-7-148
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Bun Mi
Site Name Ban Bun Mi | บ้านบุญมี
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo (uncertain) | Wood
Subject Household Accessory
Description

A hook made of curved wood with a carved, conical end. Hooks like this are used to suspend rice baskets from the ceiling to prevent mice and ant damage.

Length 33.5 cm
Width 17 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 209 - Field Number

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