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Chisel, Woodworking
Large chisel. A flat strip of metal sharpened at one end for the blade and at the other forged round for the handle fitting. A copper wire is wrapped around the round end to reinforce the handle when it's put in. At the far end of the wood handle, an aluminum ring was fitted to prevent wearing of the wood.
Details
Catalog Number: A91:12:1
Object Name: Chisel, Woodworking
Artist/Maker:
- Artist: Yang, Nhia Yer
Dimensions:
- Length: 55.0 cm
- Width: 3.50 cm
World Region: Asia
Culture Area: Southeast Asia
Date Made: 20th Century