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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51749d68c-399b-4a5b-a93d-1a0875a159ea

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