Pitchfork

About this object

Narrative

Gift to donor in 1980 from the Lema-Chimbolema family; probably 100 yrs old or more?

Physical description

Agricultural implement made from a tree branch. The two forks of the tool have been secured with leather strapping. The wood has been finished with a type of lacquer. The wood shaft of the pitchfork is cracked in several places.

 

Date Made

Before 1900 ?

Date Acquired

19 Aug 2010

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

Blanca and Ricardo Muratorio Collection

Measurements

Overall: 127.8 cm x 16.8 cm x 7.2 cm

Object Number

2813/45