- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
- Date
- mid 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 15/16 × 2 3/16 × 6 5/16 in. (7.5 × 5.5 × 16 cm)
- Description
- The debarking tool, or scratcher head, is constructed from iron. It is roughly J-shaped with a squared metal hook that ends in a rounded tip. The hook is attached to an oval tube with a V-shape cutout near the attachment point. The bottom edge of the attachment has a straight cutting edge.
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- barkers
- Topic
- Agriculture
- Labor
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.108.23.60
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




