This old rice harvesting tool has been lovingly crafted and is a wonderful symbol of Southeast Asia where rice is a staple food, provides a living for millions, and is regarded with an almost spiritual reverence. It has been mounted on a painted wooden stand for display.
Characteristics
Height: 25cm, 10 in
Length: 28cm, 11 in
Materials: cow horn, iron
Provenance: Chiang Mai antique dealer
Period: Late 19th century
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