- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
- Date
- mid 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- metal and wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 14 3/4 × 8 3/8 × 1 1/16 in. (37.5 × 21.3 × 2.7 cm)
- Description
- A rusted sickle with a carved wooden handle. The sickle has a short, wooden handle with a carved handle. The tang is longer than the handle and protrudes from the base. It is curved slightly upwards. The dark brown handle is heavily split from the bottom to the top on one side. There is a round, white accretion near the bottom of the handle. The blade is J-shaped and tapers to a point near the top.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- sickles
- Topic
- Agriculture
- Labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.37
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




