A processional mining tool

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A processional mining tool. From Saxony. Carved wooden handle with metal head, spiked at one end. Handle is mostly darker wood, with lighter areas of carving and a lighter base. The base is depicting a man with a walking stick. There are also a number of other people carved higher up the handle.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1886-228/10
Materials:
wood and metal
type:
tools