Hoe
50-30-1C
From: India | Khasi Hills
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | U Mohkiew Bah | Mohkiew Heh |
| Object Number | 50-30-1C |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian |
| Provenience | India | Khasi Hills |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Iron | Wood |
| Description | The handle (C) is wood, round in cross section and is inserted into an intermediary iron holder, (B). The holder consists of two hollow cones set at an angle to each other. Into the longer of these cones is inserted the handle, the blade (A) fits into the shorter. The blade has a rectangular tang between two scallops which form the base. The tip is gently rounded. The blade is set at an angle of 45 degrees to the handle. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from U. R. Ehrenfels, 1950 |
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