Hoe
50-30-2B
From: India | Khasi Hills
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | U Mohkiew Khon |
| Object Number | 50-30-2B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian |
| Provenience | India | Khasi Hills |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Iron | Bamboo |
| Description | (A) roughly triangular blade with rounded tip and pointed shoulders. Base of blade is scalloped and fitted with a rectangular tang. Blade itself, is slightly concave. (B) The handle is made of a peculiarly shaped piece of bamboo. The wood at the end forms a solid knot and turns. The blade is inserted into the outside of the knot turning a 60 degree angle with the handle. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from U. R. Ehrenfels, 1950 |
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