Created by
Unidentified
Date
1850s
Medium
wood , rope
Dimensions
H x W x D (Without rope): 16 × 20 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (40.6 × 52.1 × 10.5 cm)
Description
Wood cow yoke with tan rope loop. Wood of yoke is constructed of four pieces of wood nailed together. Metal nails are sticking out and slightly rusted. Several holes drilled in to wood at opposite end of nails. Tan rope is threaded through one of the drilled holes. Wood has cracking and wear throughout.
Place collected
Camden County, Georgia, United States, Sea Islands, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
yokes (animal equipment)
Topic
Agriculture
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey
Object number
2014.312.102
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5737ec13a-f626-4a77-acac-941f639abc48

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