Yoke

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Name/Title

Yoke

Entry/Object ID

987.55.1

Description

Hand carved yoke, probably basswood. Carved broad and concaved to fit comfortably across the shoulders. A recess cut in in the middle to fit around the neck of the wearer: this recess is horse shoe shaped and fits very snug around the neck. It has to be slid over the shoulders from the back. The ends taper into a semi-round shape. From the ends ropes hang with hooks.

Dimensions

Length

115 cm

Material

Wood