Name/Title
MakhilaEntry/Object ID
1949.4.4Description
"A makhila of Pays-Basque for a child" which came in Vermont's Merci Train car. A 21- inch tall cane sent by Bernard Dufourg, Chalet Le Grillon, Rue Fontaine Marron, Bairritz- Basses Pryrenees. Cane is short with decorative wood stem, metal tip and decorative fittings at the top and bottom, a leather strap and a bone pommel at the top.
Small walking stick (makhila). The top is fitted with a bone bommel. The shaft is formed from a branch that was decoratively notched while living. The tip is fitted with a metal point. And attached card reads, "A Makhila of Pays-Basque for a child / From: Bernard Dufourg / Chalet Le Grillon / Rue Fontaine Marron / Biarritz-Basses Pyrenees."Context
Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.Acquisition
Accession
1949.4Source or Donor
State of VermontAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Stick, WalkingNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Assistive ObjectsNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
21 inMaterial
Wood, Bone, Metal, LeatherRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Merci TrainRelated Places
Place
Country
FranceContinent
EuropePlace
Country
SpainContinent
Europe