Model of a harrow
Model
1900 - 1920 (made)
1900 - 1920 (made)
| Place of origin |
Model of a harrow formed of strips of split bamboo. The harrow is sleigh-shaped; a barbed “rake” is slung through the harrow with two loops.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Model of a harrow (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Formed of strips of split bamboo |
| Brief description | Model of a harrow, formed of strips of split bamboo. Made at Jorhat, Sibsagar District, Assam, India; 20th century |
| Physical description | Model of a harrow formed of strips of split bamboo. The harrow is sleigh-shaped; a barbed “rake” is slung through the harrow with two loops. |
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| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq. |
| Object history | 'MODEL of a Harrow (Moi), formed of strips of split bamboo. In common use among the natives of Assam. Made at JORHAT, SIBSAGAR DISTRICT, ASSAM, N.E. INDIA; 20th century. L. 6 in., W. 1 ¼ in. Given by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq. Sleigh-shape, with the barbed “rake” slung through two loops. Used for breaking the clods after ploughing. Drawn by bullocks, the driver stands on the two crossbars and holding onto the bullocks’ tails directs and drives them.' [text quoted from the acquisition register] Given by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq., 2 Buckland Crescent, Belsize Park Road, Hampstead, N.W.3. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 192- 3166 |
| Other number | RP 1920/3166 - RF number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.50-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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