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Traditional hammer - Sarawak Museum

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posted on 2023-03-01, 16:54 authored by Tracy Peter SamatTracy Peter Samat

Traditional hammer of Kenyah ethnic group used in blacksmithing, purchased by the Sarawak Museum in 1905. The blade made of either metal or iron ore supported with weaved rattan; the handle is made of wood. 

History

Session

M04

Rights owner

Durham University / Sarawak Museum

Title alt

Tukul tradisional - Muzium Sarawak

Description alt

Tukul yang digunapakai oleh masyarakat Kenyah untuk kerja pertukangan besi atau parang

Cultural group

Kenyah

Participants

Peter anak Siman

Country

Malaysia

Place

Sarawak Museum, Kuching

Item/object

Metal or iron ore hammer

Museum name

Sarawak Museum

Museum collections documentation

168

Intent

Changes in blacksmithing practises: the tools

Date of creation

2020-01-17

Unique ID

2019SG05-M04-0116