Shoulder Yoke, 20th Century
Indonesia or China
Wood and metal; 61 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 in.
2021.7…

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Shoulder Yoke

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-yokes

Date20th Century

Made AtIndonesia, Asia

Made AtChina, Asia

MediumWood and metal

Dimensions61 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (154.9 × 5.7 × 3.2 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2021.7.11

DescriptionThis object is a shoulder yoke, or carrying pole, used frequently by Asian and western European cultures to carry large, equally weighted loads by hanging them from either side of the pole and balancing from the center on one's shoulders. This particular example likely comes from Indonesia or China and is made from a dark, red wood with metal fittings, including three hanging loops at each end.

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