A processional mining tool

SMG00313846

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A processional mining tool. From Saxony. Carved wooden handle with metal head, spiked at one end. Detailed carved handle broken into eight slightly different sized sections, the bottom one depicting flowers and then the rest are depicting scenes with people.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1886-228/13
Materials:
wood and metal
type:
tools