Bellows Pump

82-7-165F

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Nong Mek

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Sup Mai | สูบไม้ | Sup Lom Tao Ti Lek | เครื่องสูบลมเตาตีเหล็ก
Object Number 82-7-165F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Nong Mek
Site Name Ban Nong Mek | บ้านหนองเม็ก
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Subject Metalworking Tools and Equipment
Description

A bamboo pole with wooden disk tied to the end (the disk is padded by blue textile over white stuffing material). This fits inside a bellow and is moved up and down to create airflow. This is used to heat up a fire while beating iron.

Height 114.3 cm
Width 20.32 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 214 - Field Number

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