- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
- Date
- mid 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 9/16 × 4 1/4 × 2 3/16 in. (29.3 × 10.8 × 5.5 cm)
- Description
- A wooden mallet. The head of the mallet is cylindrical with beveled striking surfaces. The handle of the mallet is carved wood. The top of the handle narrows into a peg at the end that is inserted through the mallet head. The bottom of the mallet tapers outward and the tip of the handle is rounded. One striking surface is slightly damaged half-moon-shaped dents and the other side is heavily dented with half-moon shapes.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- mallets (tools)
- Topic
- Agriculture
- Labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.51
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




