A processional mining tool

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A processional mining tool. From Saxony. Carved wooden handle with metal head, spiked at one end. The carving is broken into eight sections, with a variety of images depicted including five of flowers, one of a person, one of two people working and the final one is a coat of arms.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1886-228/1
Materials:
wood and metal
type:
tools